81 Charles River St Needham, MA 02492
Estimated Value: $1,870,000 - $2,173,968
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,426
Sq Ft
$588/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.56 Acre Lot
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Newman Elementary School Rated A
- Landscaped Professionally
- 2-minute walk to Bay Colony Rail Trail
About This Home
As of July 2022This timeless colonial built in 1884 offers the perfect blend of antique charm with modern day conveniences. 9 gracious rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms sit atop more than half an acre that overlooks several acres of wooded conservation land. The classic first floor with 9' ceilings includes an updated eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, family room with fireplace, and a large living room with 10’ ceiling, fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. The second floor boasts large en suite primary bedroom with double closets and 3 additional generous bedrooms and 2nd full bath. The third floor is flexible and includes a charming bedroom, sitting room and full bath. A 2018 renovation brought the addition of a mudroom, laundry, family room, deck, walk-out basement, patio and paved/cobblestoned circular drive. With close proximity to the scenic Charles River and Rail Trail, an easy ride to the train and Route 95, this home is ideally located!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,487
Year Built
- Built in 1884
Lot Details
- 0.56 Acre Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Landscaped Professionally
- Sprinkler System
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned SRA
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,426 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Home Gym
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
Schools
- Nps Elementary School
- NMS Middle School
- NHS High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heat Pump System
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Oil Water Heater
Community Details
- Park
- Jogging Path
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:211.0 B:0013 L:0000.0,146012
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Rays Design And Const
Bought by
Kelly Tobin A and Kelly Margaret F
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 2010
Sold by
Jane W Gowdy Rt and Lapham Gretchen G
Bought by
Rays Design&Constr Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$646,500
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 2009
Sold by
Gowdy Jane W
Bought by
Jane Wgowdy Rt and Gowdy Jane W
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Tobin A | $920,000 | -- | |
| Rays Design&Constr Llc | $625,000 | -- | |
| Jane Wgowdy Rt | -- | -- | |
| Kelly Tobin A | $920,000 | -- | |
| Rays Design & Constr Llc | $625,000 | -- | |
| Jane Wgowdy Rt | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hernandez Andrea | $200,000 | |
| Open | Kelly Tobin A | $655,000 | |
| Closed | Kelly Tobin A | $170,000 | |
| Closed | Kelly Tobin A | $690,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rays Design&Constr Llc | $646,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Gowdy George D | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2022 07/07/22 | Sold | $1,937,500 | +2.2% | $566 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2022 05/08/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/04/2022 05/04/22 | For Sale | $1,895,000 | -- | $553 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $21,100 | $1,990,600 | $1,082,300 | $908,300 |
| 2024 | $24,542 | $1,960,200 | $757,000 | $1,203,200 |
| 2023 | $18,469 | $1,416,300 | $569,500 | $846,800 |
| 2022 | $16,487 | $1,233,100 | $431,500 | $801,600 |
| 2021 | $16,067 | $1,233,100 | $431,500 | $801,600 |
| 2020 | $15,159 | $1,213,700 | $431,900 | $781,800 |
| 2019 | $14,818 | $1,196,000 | $431,900 | $764,100 |
| 2018 | $12,350 | $1,039,600 | $431,900 | $607,700 |
| 2017 | $11,416 | $960,100 | $431,900 | $528,200 |
| 2016 | $11,104 | $962,200 | $431,900 | $530,300 |
| 2015 | $10,863 | $962,200 | $431,900 | $530,300 |
| 2014 | $10,923 | $938,400 | $431,900 | $506,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jennifer Madden
Seller's Agent in 2022
Jennifer Madden
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
(617) 610-5057
3 in this area
69 Total Sales
-
Jon Ufland
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jon Ufland
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 901-9977
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72976381
APN: NEED-000211-000013
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