$2,850,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

56 Lantern Ln Needham, MA 02492

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,114 Sq Ft
1.05 Acres

Recently Sold

$466 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Media Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of June 2025

Sited on over an acre of private professionally landscaped grounds on a cul de sac, this stately 5 bedroom home features a spectacular floorplan with formal living and dining rooms, a private study and recently renovated chef’s kitchen that opens to a fireplaced family room. Four generous bedrooms and 2 renovated bathrooms on the second floor including the handsome primary suite with spa bath and walk in closet. A separate inlaw or guest suite offers flexible living arrangements. Fabulous lower level with recreation room, gym, media area and full bath. Three car garage, private rolling lawns and around the corner from train, shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donahue Maley & Burns Team

Compass Listed on: 03/05/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Stephanie Burns

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas McGair

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Hirock/Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:042.0 B:0025 L:0006.0,139436

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,524

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Office, Mud Room, Play Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Wainscoting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4850
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1264
  • Living Area: 6114
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:042.0 B:0025 L:0006.0,139436
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45869
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 21524

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hirock/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Schwartz Stuart and Schwartz Corey S
Bought by
Chokel Chad and Yang Yoojung
Seller's Agent
Donahue Maley & Burns Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Thomas McGair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-1.55%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$2,752,797

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$97,203
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
Kelly Daniel J and Kelly Patricia G
Bought by
Schwartz Stuart and Schwartz Corey S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2003
Sold by
Murphy and R & J Murphy Rt
Bought by
Kelly Daniel J and Kelly Patricia G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$896,662
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1988
Sold by
Pershing Constr
Bought by
Murphy Richard F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1987
Sold by
Mcgillicuddy John J
Bought by
Germagian Tr Jeffrey C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $2,850,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $2,850,000 None Available
Land Court Massachusetts $1,610,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $1,610,000 --
Deed $1,195,550 --
Land Court Massachusetts $1,195,550 --
Deed $1,195,550 --
Deed $770,000 --
Deed $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $896,662 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $195,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $2,850,000 -1.6% $466 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $2,895,000 -- $474 / 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 $22,157 $2,090,300 $907,300 $1,183,000
2024 $21,524 $1,719,200 $708,000 $1,011,200
2023 $21,430 $1,643,400 $708,000 $935,400
2022 $21,335 $1,595,700 $708,000 $887,700
2021 $20,792 $1,595,700 $708,000 $887,700
2020 $19,774 $1,583,200 $704,000 $879,200
2019 $19,382 $1,564,300 $704,000 $860,300
2018 $18,584 $1,564,300 $704,000 $860,300
2017 $19,511 $1,641,000 $704,000 $937,000
2016 $18,937 $1,641,000 $704,000 $937,000
2015 $18,527 $1,641,000 $704,000 $937,000
2014 $18,821 $1,616,900 $704,000 $912,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73341611

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000042-000025-000006