$1,655,000
SOLD NOV 22, 2024

55 Berkshire Rd Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,039 Sq Ft
10,149 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$545 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of November 2024

The home you've been waiting for has arrived! Bright colonial on a quiet street, in a great neighborhood! The character of the home is evident upon entry into the fireplaced living room which flows to the large dining room and sunny family room. Kitchen is oversized w/ generous eat-in area for seating as well as a peninsula w/ counter seating for four and a built in desk for mail/office, along with cabinets galore. Upstairs has a primary suite with a walk-in closet and two additional closets. Three other well sized bedrooms and a bright white full bath round out the second floor. Two stairwells lead to basement with bonus room and private home office. Large unfinished basement storage/workshop area not included in square footage. Mud room, garage, large deck, shed and large flat yard are all extra bonus features! New roof in 2024! Home is 6/10 mile to Hersey train to Boston's Back Bay & South Station. Approx 1 mile to Broadmeadow Elem & Pollard middle schools and easy highway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maura Cutting

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 10/16/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Mullin

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,844

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,149 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Garrison Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,039 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Highrock/Pollrd Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 136976

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,844

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Bonus Room, Home Office, Mud Room, Entry Hall, Foyer
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 220.08
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 172.55
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 220.1
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 268.47
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 18.084
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 71.61
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 36.99
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 154.429
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 216.768999
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 221.369999
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 206.91
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 135.359999
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 3039
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 477.13
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 544.59
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 80
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 136976
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10149
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11844
  • Tax Block: 0008
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0000
  • Tax Map Number: 006.0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highrock/Pollrd

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1996
Sold by
Shelton Brian R and Shelton Elisabeth C
Bought by
Kardok Michael C and Kardok Joanne M
Current Estimated Value
$1,641,696

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1992
Sold by
Fletcher William E and Fletcher Maureen
Bought by
Shelton Brian R and Shelton Elisabeth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1988
Sold by
Clancy M Eleanor
Bought by
Fletcher William E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $296,850 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $248,500 --
Deed $296,850 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $248,500 --
Deed $239,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $160,000 No Value Available
Closed $194,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $1,655,000 +14.1% $545 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2024 10/16/24 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $477 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,344 $1,070,200 $800,100 $270,100
2024 $11,844 $946,000 $581,000 $365,000
2023 $11,925 $914,500 $581,000 $333,500
2022 $11,522 $861,800 $538,000 $323,800
2021 $11,229 $861,800 $538,000 $323,800
2020 $10,836 $867,600 $538,000 $329,600
2019 $10,090 $814,400 $489,100 $325,300
2018 $9,675 $814,400 $489,100 $325,300
2017 $9,200 $773,800 $489,100 $284,700
2016 $8,871 $768,700 $489,100 $279,600
2015 $8,679 $768,700 $489,100 $279,600
2014 $8,111 $696,800 $425,300 $271,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73302918

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000006-000008