NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Linden St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,400,000 - $1,483,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,387 Sq Ft
$599/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2018

Last sale price $945,000 $396 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,008/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2018

Charming colonial in close-to-town/commuter rail /BIDMC location. This home offers both period details and extensive updates. White kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. Kitchen is open to dining room with built-in cabinet and french doors. Living room and dining room both offer beautiful wood trim; stained glass in the foyer. Sun-strewn greenhouse/sunroom addition on the back of the house offers large windows and skylights and views of the back yard. Small mudroom with door to back yard & garage. Second floor offers the master bedroom with lots of closet space and an updated master bath with double vanity & shower/tub. A second bedroom, full bath, office and laundry complete the second floor. Third floor offers two additional good-sized bedrooms with plenty of storage space. Detached single-car garage, wrap-around covered porch, and a location that can't be beat.

Last Listed By

Lisa Van Dore

Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham Listed on: 03/14/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,387 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • French Doors
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Newman Elementary School
  • Hirock/Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 144606

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,665

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room, Office, Play Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 210
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 238
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 196
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • 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
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 192
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 192
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Kitchen Area: 192
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 180
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 80
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Living Area: 2387
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • MAIN LO: BB9942
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 418.94
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 395.89
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 144606
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 9515
  • PAGE: 591

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8665
  • Tax Book Number: 7995

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2018
Closed on
Jun 6, 2018
Sold by
Mercer Ralph A and Alexander Deborah G
Bought by
Adu Joseph and Adu Jennifer W
Seller's Agent
Lisa Van Dore
Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham
Buyer's Agent
Blake Sherwood
Compass
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$945,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-5.5%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,429,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$484,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$788,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1988
Sold by
Davis Gerald L
Bought by
Mercer Ralph A

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
Adu Joseph $945,000 --
Mercer Ralph A $257,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Adu Joseph $275,000
Open Adu Joseph $971,650
Closed Adu Joseph $779,000
Closed Adu Joseph $140,000
Closed Adu Joseph $787,000
Closed Adu Joseph $788,500
Previous Owner Mercer Ralph A $209,000
Previous Owner Mercer Ralph A $139,000
Previous Owner Mercer Ralph A $17,000
Previous Owner Mercer Ralph A $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2018 06/06/18 Sold $945,000 -5.5% $396 / Sq Ft
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2018 03/14/18 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $419 / 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 $12,043 $1,136,100 $716,000 $420,100
2024 $12,043 $961,900 $522,700 $439,200
2023 $12,071 $925,700 $522,700 $403,000
2022 $11,776 $880,800 $493,000 $387,800
2021 $11,477 $880,800 $493,000 $387,800
2020 $10,808 $865,300 $492,800 $372,500
2019 $9,905 $799,400 $448,000 $351,400
2018 $8,665 $729,400 $448,000 $281,400
2017 $8,304 $698,400 $448,000 $250,400
2016 $8,060 $698,400 $448,000 $250,400
2015 $7,885 $698,400 $448,000 $250,400
2014 $7,537 $647,500 $407,300 $240,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72293262

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000132-000075