NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Howland St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,015,000 - $1,346,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
$623/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2023

Last sale price $1,050,000 $561 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,404/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of October 2023

This is a terrific, historical home with a fabulous garden, solar and heat pump energy savings, and in a great location. Walk to town, schools, and trains. Near to highways and public transportation. Solar panels and the heat pump makes this house very energy efficient. EV hook up comes with the house Built in 1869, this house was moved from downtown to its current neighborhood location. Climb the steps to the front porch, then through the red door to a large living room that features high ceilings, a wall lined with bookshelves and a wood stove. The updated kitchen has soapstone counters, new stainless appliances and open floor plan with the dining room and sun room. Hardwood floors throughout. Soaring ceilings on the first floor, generously sized bedrooms upstairs with newly refurbished bath rooms. A large walk-in closet/office is off the main bedroom. The back opens onto a wood deck with a grape trellis over looking the natural, flowing gardens which are full of fruit bearing plant.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Millane

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/17/2023

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Greer Swiston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1869

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is zoned SRB

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

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  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • <<ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher>>
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • ENERGY STAR Cooktop
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Solar Assisted Cooling System
  • Heating system powered by active solar
  • Water-Smart Landscaping

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 139327

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,338

Year Built

Built in 1869

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1869
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Sun Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,Rangetop - ENERGY STAR,Oven - ENERGY STAR, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wood
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1872
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 614.32
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 560.9
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Full, Blown In, Cellulose - Fiber

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Active Solar, Geothermal
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood, Geothermal, Active Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Wood Stove
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 139327
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 19184
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9338
  • Tax Book Number: 0019

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2003
Sold by
Omalley Kevin J and Omalley Emily R
Bought by
Somerville Mark and Wils Anna E
Current Estimated Value
$1,165,534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,700
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Somerville Mark $445,000 --
Somerville Mark $445,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saladik David Z $840,000
Closed Saladik David Z $840,000
Closed Somerville Mark $450,000
Closed Wils Anna $140,000
Closed Somerville Mark $229,000
Closed Somerville Mark $288,400
Closed Wils Anna E J $140,000
Closed Wils Anna E $215,000
Closed Somerville Mark $222,700
Closed Somerville Mark $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Sold $1,050,000 -8.7% $561 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2023 08/17/23 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $614 / 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 $11,372 $1,072,800 $726,600 $346,200
2024 $12,312 $983,400 $586,200 $397,200
2023 $9,338 $716,100 $499,000 $217,100
2022 $9,060 $677,600 $462,500 $215,100
2021 $8,829 $677,600 $462,500 $215,100
2020 $8,494 $680,100 $462,500 $217,600
2019 $7,900 $637,600 $420,900 $216,700
2018 $7,575 $637,600 $420,900 $216,700
2017 $6,670 $561,000 $420,900 $140,100
2016 $6,496 $562,900 $420,900 $142,000
2015 $6,355 $562,900 $420,900 $142,000
2014 $5,854 $502,900 $366,700 $136,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73149530

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000041-000019