Sold
Last Sold Price
$759,200
3 beds1,448 sqft

20 Appleton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Description

Live at the top of Bird's Hill! Often admired "storybook" cottage filled with charm and modern amenities. Enter through the new mudroom with built in cubbies to the new kitchen with granite countertops , GE stainless appliances, induction range, Advantium combination microwave oven and a huge farmhouse style sink. Fireplaced living room with built ins and oversized dining room have lots of large windows ( all new in 2008) to let in the natural light. There is tons of privacy in the side yard and...Live at the top of Bird's Hill! Often admired "storybook" cottage filled with charm and modern amenities. Enter through the new mudroom with built in cubbies to the new kitchen with granite countertops , GE stainless appliances, induction range, Advantium combination microwave oven and a huge farmhouse style sink. Fireplaced living room with built ins and oversized dining room have lots of large windows ( all new in 2008) to let in the natural light. There is tons of privacy in the side yard and from every view. Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms and ample closet space for a house this age. During their ownership, the current family has done many updates including kitchen, side entrance and powder room, roof, windows, shed, new hardwood floors, new chimney liner and rainhood. Great location convenient to Hersey Train Station and Broadmeadow Elementary School. Professionally landscaped with beautiful perennial gardens.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$524/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces
Listing closed: 06/24/2016 12:00 AM
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71986650
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Median sold price

$921,500

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

20 Appleton Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,407 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Norfolk County
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

General Details

Property Details

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1448.0
  • 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: Broadmeadow
  • High School: Nhs
  • Middle School: Hghrck/Pollard

Features

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

  • Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

  • Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bathroom 1

  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second

Dining Room

  • Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

  • Room Living Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: transferable pest service for preventative measures only

Tax Information

  • Tax ID: M:0210002100000,137817
  • Assessments: $744,600
  • Book: 23805
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SRB

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

  • Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2,5

Property History

20 Appleton Road

DateEventPrice
Jun 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573730535

$759,200
Jun 24, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71986650

$759,200
Apr 18, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71986650

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DateEventPrice
06/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573730535

$759,200

+1.7% / yr

06/24/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71986650

$759,200
04/18/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71986650

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Public records

20 Appleton Road

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

998 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

998 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

529 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 20 Appleton Road

This home is within Needham School District.

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: 20 Appleton Road, Needham, MA 02492
$759,200
3
1,448
8,712
$1,355,000
4
2,070
10,062
$1,250,000
4
3,600
12,500
$765,000
3
1,561
9,583
$877,000
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1,383
7,841
$1,405,000
4
3,994
10,890

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