NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 South St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $2,547,074 - $3,047,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,022 Sq Ft
$540/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2015

Last sale price $1,690,000 $337 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,444/month

95 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2015

A beautiful renovation of this long admired 1880s estate has created a home perfectly suited to today's lifestyle. With grand scaled rooms, soaring ceilings & wonderful period details, this special property sits majestically on 1.5 private acres in the heart of Needham's estate area. Brand new gourmet kitchen features beautiful finishes & top of the line equipment & dining area. The sweeping formal living area, featuring inlaid floors, stunning chandeliers & a beautiful fireplace, is ideal for grand scale entertaining & festive family holidays. Elegant dinner parties await in the FP'd dining room with new butler's panty. The large FP'd family room offers direct access to the bluestone patio & rounded stone sitting walls. Private, fireplaced study. Lovely master suite inclds dressing room, walk in closets & steam shower. Renovated baths & laundry; high-tech garage flooring. Incredible great room bonus space over the 3-car heated/cooled garage. All new natural gas systems. A treasure.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bell Property Partners

Compass Listed on: 01/14/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Nannini

Louise Condon Realty

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Cricket Realty Holding
Bought by
Habermas Stephen C and Habermas Sara L
Seller's Agent
Bell Property Partners
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Gail Nannini
Louise Condon Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-5.85%
Total Days on Market
95
Current Estimated Value
$2,709,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,019,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2014
Sold by
1892 Investments Llc
Bought by
Cricket Realty Holding

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Stenberg Paul H and Stenberg Madeline K
Bought by
1892 Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2007
Sold by
Bertino Frederick J and Bertino Armida S
Bought by
Stenberg Paul H and Stenberg Madeline K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1992
Sold by
Shaw Pamela W
Bought by
Bertino Frederick J and Bertino Armida S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
8.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Habermas Stephen C $1,690,000 --
Cricket Realty Holding $900,000 --
1892 Investments Llc -- --
Stenberg Paul H $1,287,000 --
Bertino Frederick J $535,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Habermas Stephen C $717,000
Previous Owner Stenberg Paul H $150,000
Previous Owner Stenberg Paul H $1,360,000
Previous Owner Bertino Frederick J $1,387,000
Previous Owner Bertino Frederick J $599,999
Previous Owner Shaw Pamela W $428,000
Previous Owner Shaw Pamela W $465,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Sold $1,690,000 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
04/19/2015 04/19/15 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2015 04/04/15 Off Market $1,690,000 -- --
01/14/2015 01/14/15 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $357 / 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 $27,336 $2,578,900 $949,500 $1,629,400
2024 $24,470 $1,954,500 $737,600 $1,216,900
2023 $24,313 $1,864,500 $737,600 $1,126,900
2022 $24,192 $1,809,400 $737,600 $1,071,800
2021 $23,576 $1,809,400 $737,600 $1,071,800
2020 $22,069 $1,766,900 $737,600 $1,029,300
2019 $21,728 $1,753,700 $737,600 $1,016,100
2018 $20,834 $1,753,700 $737,600 $1,016,100
2017 $19,011 $1,598,900 $737,600 $861,300
2016 $17,941 $1,554,700 $737,600 $817,100
2015 $17,553 $1,554,700 $737,600 $817,100
2014 -- $1,525,400 $737,600 $787,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71783901

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000204-000017