$1,800,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

79 South St Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,168 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$568 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Spa
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of May 2025

Come for the exclusive South St address, stay for the amazing home & private yard on nearly a 1/2 acre lot! Set back approx 60' from the street, see the charm of this home immediately as you walk through the double front doors. Abundant light & an open circular floor plan make entertaining a breeze. Living room opens to family rm where lg double doors showcase the massive backyard, surrounded by mature trees for privacy. Outside has - Irrigation, stone patio, hot tub, built-in fridge, firepit & chef grill, piped in w/ a natural gas line & indoor/outdoor surround sound. Return into the home via the large tiled mud room area w/ half bath and leave all dirt at the door. Updated stainless kitchen w/ island has swinging door to dining rm. Upstairs has a primary suite w/ cathedral ceilings, windows overlooking backyard and a full bath w/ skylight, 3 add'l lg bdrms & another full bath. 2 yr old roof! Call for private showings!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maura Cutting

Listed on: 02/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Aaron

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,810

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137139

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,810

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Vestibule, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Study
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Slider
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3168
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1715
  • Living Area: 3168
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137139
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21519
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14810

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Weinstein Brian M and Weinstein Jane M
Bought by
Williams David O and Williams Carol A
Seller's Agent
Maura Cutting
Buyer's Agent
Tom Aaron
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
List Price
$1,825,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.37%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$1,812,084

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,084
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,430,949
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$381,135

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2010
Sold by
Sullivan John P and Conry Barbara
Bought by
Weinstein Brian M and Weinstein Jane M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2007
Sold by
Conry Barbara and Sullivan John P
Bought by
Conry Barbara and Sullivan John P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Spencer Rebecca L and Scaffidi Ronald E
Bought by
Conry Barbara and Sullivan John P

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2001
Sold by
Zimetbaum Peter
Bought by
Spencer Rebecca L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Petri Judith L
Bought by
Zimetbaum Peter
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 $1,800,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,800,000 None Available
Deed $904,000 --
Deed $904,000 --
Deed $904,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $895,000 --
Deed $895,000 --
Deed $895,000 --
Deed $700,000 --
Deed $595,000 --
Deed $595,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $520,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $1,800,000 -1.4% $568 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $1,825,000 0.0% $576 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $1,825,000 -- $576 / 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 $15,764 $1,487,200 $823,500 $663,700
2024 $14,810 $1,182,900 $597,500 $585,400
2023 $14,894 $1,142,200 $597,500 $544,700
2022 $14,033 $1,049,600 $554,500 $495,100
2021 $13,676 $1,049,600 $554,500 $495,100
2020 $13,558 $1,085,500 $554,500 $531,000
2019 $12,770 $1,030,700 $505,600 $525,100
2018 $12,245 $1,030,700 $505,600 $525,100
2017 $11,473 $964,900 $505,600 $459,300
2016 $11,191 $969,800 $505,600 $464,200
2015 $10,949 $969,800 $505,600 $464,200
2014 $10,354 $889,500 $441,800 $447,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73338946

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000008-000045