NOT LISTED FOR SALE

749 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,636,000 - $1,829,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,563 Sq Ft
$672/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2022

Last sale price $1,420,000 $554 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,812/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2022

Classic 5 bed colonial with turn of the century details in an amazing walk-to-town location. A welcoming screened-in porch leads to the grand foyer showcasing an elegant staircase and wood paneled coat nook. The open dining area and family room features wainscoting, a gumwood coffered ceiling, and an adjacent sunroom with French Doors. Unwind in the separate living room next to the wood burning fireplace and built-in hutch. The updated kitchen, with granite counters and stainless appliances, has direct access to the back deck. A conveniently located half bath completes the main level. On the second floor, you will find a primary ensuite with a walk-in closet along with 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The 5th bedroom and home office are located on the top floor with ample closet space and storage. Enjoy hosting gatherings in the fenced-in yard and walking to Needham Center, the commuter rail and all of the schools! OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Ticktin

Hawthorn Properties Listed on: 04/06/2022

Co-Listed By

Dana Warren

Hawthorn Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Nannini

Louise Condon Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,026

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,563 Sq Ft Home
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mitchell Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Humidity Control
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 139949

Community Details

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,026

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Vestibule, Sun Room, Foyer, Office, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 110
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 299
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 20
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 42
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 48
  • Room Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 192
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Room Family Room Area: 176
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 224
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Area: 154
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 2563
  • MAIN LO: AC1628
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 518.53
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 554.04
  • MAIN SO: BB5230

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 139949
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 402
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11026.24
  • Tax Book Number: 24799

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham
  • Elementary School: Mitchell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Carpenter John T and Carpenter Stephanie C
Bought by
John T Carpenter T T and John Carpenter
Current Estimated Value
$1,721,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Mcmanus Kimberly and Mcmanus Matthew F
Bought by
Richman Jeffrey S and Richman Mary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,800
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2005
Sold by
Carre Charlotte M and Carre Peter J
Bought by
Mcmanus Kimberly and Mcmanus Matthew F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$537,600
Interest Rate
5.7%
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
John T Carpenter T T -- None Available
Richman Jeffrey S $788,500 --
Mcmanus Kimberly $672,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open John T Carpenter T T $150,000
Previous Owner Carpenter John T $1,157,190
Previous Owner Richman Mary M $912,000
Previous Owner Richman Jeffrey S $562,000
Previous Owner Carre Peter W $600,000
Previous Owner Richman Jeffrey S $600,000
Previous Owner Carre Peter W $616,000
Previous Owner Richman Jeffrey S $630,800
Previous Owner Richman Jeffrey S $118,250
Previous Owner Mcmanus Kimberly $298,000
Previous Owner Mcmanus Kimberly $537,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Sold $1,420,000 +6.8% $554 / Sq Ft
04/11/2022 04/11/22 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2022 04/06/22 For Sale $1,329,000 -- $519 / 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 $15,634 $1,474,900 $886,100 $588,800
2024 $16,066 $1,283,200 $635,200 $648,000
2023 $11,422 $875,900 $486,300 $389,600
2022 $11,026 $824,700 $450,300 $374,400
2021 $10,746 $824,700 $450,300 $374,400
2020 $10,276 $822,700 $450,400 $372,300
2019 $9,626 $776,900 $409,400 $367,500
2018 $9,230 $776,900 $409,400 $367,500
2017 $8,687 $730,600 $409,400 $321,200
2016 $8,473 $734,200 $409,400 $324,800
2015 $8,289 $734,200 $409,400 $324,800
2014 $7,837 $673,300 $356,000 $317,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72963102

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000049-000048