$1,820,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2025

81 Prince St Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,387 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$537 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Dreamed of living in a beautiful colonial, on a charming tree-lined street, moments to schools, the center, multiple train stations and the highway? Situated in the highly sought-after Ladder Streets, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home checks all the boxes for comfort and convenience. The kitchen boasts plenty of counter space and storage, and its open plan to the family room ensures you'll always be part of the action during gatherings. The patio and yard are perfect for BBQs, entertaining, or just running around and having fun. The first floor features a large fireplaced living room, a formal dining room, a versatile room that can serve as an office, reading or music room, and mudroom! Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including the primary suite, with tremendous closet space. The lower level offers a terrific TV/play area with a fireplace, a combination game room/exercise area, laundry room with commercial-grade and lots of storage. Oh, and central AC and 2 car garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Gordon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 04/02/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Colombo

Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Play Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 5 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:033.0 B:0059 L:0000.0,138797

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,197

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Mud Room, Game Room, Play Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2634
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 753
  • Living Area: 3387
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 529.97
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 537.35
  • MAIN SO: AN7061

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 5
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, 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
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:033.0 B:0059 L:0000.0,138797
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 522

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15197
  • Tax Book Number: 39748

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Sauer Joseph and Sauer Jonina
Bought by
Hsu Andrew and Ohnigian Sarah E
Seller's Agent
David Gordon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Michael Colombo
Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.39%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.07%
Original Mortgage
$1,456,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,453,491
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$342,746

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
Oneil Robert B
Bought by
Sauer Joseph and Sauer Jonina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1999
Sold by
Kramer Asher
Bought by
Oneil Robert B
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
Deed $1,820,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $1,575,000 None Available
Deed $555,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,456,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,456,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $550,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $412,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $1,820,000 +1.4% $537 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $530 / 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 $14,455 $1,363,700 $778,300 $585,400
2024 $15,197 $1,213,800 $565,200 $648,600
2023 $15,250 $1,169,500 $565,200 $604,300
2022 $13,593 $1,016,700 $523,400 $493,300
2021 $12,478 $957,600 $523,400 $434,200
2020 $12,368 $990,200 $523,900 $466,300
2019 $11,549 $932,100 $476,300 $455,800
2018 $11,073 $932,100 $476,300 $455,800
2017 $10,494 $882,600 $476,300 $406,300
2016 $10,185 $882,600 $476,300 $406,300
2015 $9,965 $882,600 $476,300 $406,300
2014 $9,435 $810,600 $414,100 $396,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73353658

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000033-000059