NOT LISTED FOR SALE

83 Wachusett Rd Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,595,000 - $1,775,506

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,492 Sq Ft
$376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2024

Last sale price $1,475,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,275/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2024

Tranquility and privacy describe this 4 bedroom/3.5 home located in a coveted Bird's Hill neighborhood. The sundrenched open concept first floor features a chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters & a lovely island that leads into a formal dining room. The spacious family room with fireplace has french doors leading out to an expansive deck perfect for hours of outdoor living & incredible sunsets. Completing the main level is a mudroom & powder room. The 2nd floor features an oversized primary ensuite with a lovely bathroom & walk in closet. Three additional family bedrooms, a full bathroom & laundry area complete this level. The finished lower level offers a playroom, office, full bathroom & a large bonus room with exterior access perfect for an au pair or in-law suite. Completing this home is 2 car detached garage with additional loft space perfect for a private office. Close to the commuter rail & everything Needham Center has to offer!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Groper

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 02/21/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Caldwell

ACRE Property Advisors LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,799

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,492 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Play Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • 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

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137951

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bird's Hill Neighborhood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,799

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Subdivision Name: Bird's Hill Neighborhood
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Play Room, Bonus Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 195
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 187
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 187
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 192
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 143
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Family Room Area: 506
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 169
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 4492
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 355.74
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 328.36
  • MAIN SO: AN4301
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • 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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137951
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 57
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16799
  • Tax Book Number: 33421

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Cornerstone Property P
Bought by
Fortenbaugh Matthew W and Fortenbaugh Eliza L
Seller's Agent
Ceci Fleming
Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Anastas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5%
Current Estimated Value
$1,686,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$546,877
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$735,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2007
Sold by
Fortenbaugh Eliza L and Fortenbaugh Matthew W
Bought by
Davis Laurie G and Davis William R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2004
Sold by
Corners Prop Part Llc
Bought by
Fortenbaugh Eliza L and Fortenbaugh Matthew W
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
Fortenbaugh Matthew W -- --
Davis Laurie G $711,000 --
Fortenbaugh Eliza L $745,000 --
Davis Laurie G $711,000 --
Fortenbaugh Eliza L $745,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferrucio Bruno $1,325,000
Closed Ferrucio Bruno $1,327,500
Closed Rowe Lynda E $230,000
Closed Rowe Lynda E $150,000
Closed Rowe Lynda E $410,000
Closed Tagiuri John S $735,000
Previous Owner Davis William R $442,750
Previous Owner Fortenbaugh Eliza L $461,625
Previous Owner Fortenbaugh Eliza L $465,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Sold $1,475,000 -7.7% $328 / Sq Ft
06/04/2024 06/04/24 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2024 05/14/24 Price Changed $1,598,000 -5.9% $356 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Price Changed $1,698,000 -2.9% $378 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 For Sale $1,748,000 0.0% $389 / Sq Ft
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Price Changed $1,748,000 -2.8% $389 / Sq Ft
02/21/2024 02/21/24 For Sale $1,798,000 0.0% $400 / Sq Ft
09/06/2020 09/06/20 Rented $5,400 -6.9% --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/06/2020 07/06/20 For Rent $5,800 0.0% --
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Sold $1,140,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft
06/25/2015 06/25/15 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2015 06/12/15 Off Market $1,140,000 -- --
06/03/2015 06/03/15 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $312 / 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 $16,409 $1,548,000 $811,800 $736,200
2024 $16,847 $1,345,600 $589,300 $756,300
2023 $16,799 $1,288,300 $589,300 $699,000
2022 $16,179 $1,210,100 $546,300 $663,800
2021 $15,768 $1,210,100 $546,300 $663,800
2020 $15,454 $1,237,300 $546,300 $691,000
2019 $14,582 $1,176,900 $497,400 $679,500
2018 $13,982 $1,176,900 $497,400 $679,500
2017 $13,029 $1,095,800 $497,400 $598,400
2016 $11,575 $1,003,000 $497,400 $505,600
2015 $11,324 $1,003,000 $497,400 $505,600
2014 $8,569 $736,200 $433,600 $302,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73204444

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000022-000073