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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,707 sqft
21 Colby St, Needham, MA 02492
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$378/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED> Totally renovated in 2013, this young 4 bedroom colonial is a fabulous home for an active lifestyle. Set on a quiet side street in Mitchell School district, the southern exposure highlights the gleaming hardwoods, soft color palette and wonderful space. This immaculate home has an oversized master suite and two generous sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor. First floor bedroom w/bath serves guests, nanny or additional family member. A large study on the first floor offers flexible...OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED> Totally renovated in 2013, this young 4 bedroom colonial is a fabulous home for an active lifestyle. Set on a quiet side street in Mitchell School district, the southern exposure highlights the gleaming hardwoods, soft color palette and wonderful space. This immaculate home has an oversized master suite and two generous sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor. First floor bedroom w/bath serves guests, nanny or additional family member. A large study on the first floor offers flexible living space for work or a second family room. Ample closet space throughout house on all levels. Spacious rec room on lower level with built ins and half bath. The large two car garage features additional storage space and access into the mudroom. A flat, fenced back yard with patio, storage shed and swing set is the hub for outdoor activity. Beautiful landscaping and soft lighting on the brick walkway welcome you to the front farmer's porch. Walk to commuter rail.
  • Listed by: Betsy Millane • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 06/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72624932

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,715,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

101.4%

Needham, MA

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Location

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Sold By Compass, The Shulkin Wilk Group

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Property Information for 21 Colby Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,028 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3707.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mitchell
  • High School: Needham
  • Middle School: Pollard
  • Neighborhood: Birds Hill/Mitchell School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Study, Play Room, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 140.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 247.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 264.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 22.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fireplace not operational but can become gas fp.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 138342
  • Assessments: $970,800
  • Book: 899
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 21 Colby Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72624932

$1,400,000
Mar 14, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72624932

Feb 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72624932

$1,475,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72624932

$1,400,000
03/14/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72624932

02/27/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72624932

$1,475,000

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

Public Records for 21 Colby Street

Taxable ValueLand$802,600Additions$564,100Total$1,366,700
Tax Record2025$14,487 ($1,207 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt962 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated2013ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:028.0 B:0002 L:0000.0

Schools near 21 Colby 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
William Mitchell 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: 21 Colby Street, Needham, MA 02492
$1,400,000
4
3,707
10,890
$2,850,000
5
5,538
9,148
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10,410
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