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4 beds1,995 sqft
178 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$399/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to this pristine, recently renovated 4 bedroom & 2 bath Cape home. This home boasts new hardwood floors throughout, 2 updated bathrooms and a newly remodeled kitchen. Custom 2015 kitchen features white and gray custom shaker cabinets with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Sliding door off kitchen leads to lovely, 3-season porch overlooking private landscaped flat lot featuring perennials and flowering bushes. First floor features updated full bath with new tile and wainscoting...Welcome home to this pristine, recently renovated 4 bedroom & 2 bath Cape home. This home boasts new hardwood floors throughout, 2 updated bathrooms and a newly remodeled kitchen. Custom 2015 kitchen features white and gray custom shaker cabinets with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Sliding door off kitchen leads to lovely, 3-season porch overlooking private landscaped flat lot featuring perennials and flowering bushes. First floor features updated full bath with new tile and wainscoting (2015) and 2 bedrooms. Second floor has 2 large bedrooms with skylights and new full bath with subway tile and marble counter (2014). All bedrooms feature double closets for plenty of storage. Loads of light throughout house. New ductless heating and cooling systems on both 1st & 2nd floors-installed 2013. Finished 400 sq.ft.in basement. Irrigation system updated in 2013 with new control panel and rain sensor. Move right in and enjoy this beautifully spacious home.
Listing closed: 06/27/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71983941

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$890,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Needham, MA

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Location

Sold By Compass, Donahue Maley | Burns Team

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Property Information for 178 Forest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,287 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1995.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hillside
  • High School: Needham
  • Middle School: Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Slider, Walk-in Storage, Media Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Sprinkler System, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Town
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 384.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 77.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 276.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 23.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 391.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Subject to sellers finding suitable housing
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 143403
  • Assessments: $556,900
  • Book: 934
  • Map: 111000
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1040.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.25

Property History for 178 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574143654

$796,100

+10.4% / yr

Jun 27, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71983941

$796,000
Apr 14, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71983941

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574143654

$796,100

+10.4% / yr

06/27/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71983941

$796,000
04/14/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71983941

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$727,800Additions$363,300Total$1,091,100
Tax Record2025$11,566 ($964 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,140 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt740 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,585 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated2005ZoningSRACountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:111.0 B:0009 L:0000.0

Schools near 178 Forest Street

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
PublicK to 5

High Rock School
Public6

Pollard Middle School
Public7 to 8

Needham High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 178 Forest Street, Needham, MA 02492
$796,000
4
1,995
10,454
3
1.5
1,118
10,237
$452,000
3
1,166
11,761
$1,325,000
4
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10,400
$570,000
3
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10,890
$635,000
3
1,864
10,019

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