28 Appleton Road

Sold 7/28/23

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Last Sold Price

$1,355,000

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4 beds3 baths2,070 sqft

28 Appleton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Description

Expanded Garrison home nestled on the coveted Bird's Hill. Set back on a beautiful landscaped property, the home's center hall entrance leads you to an expansive dining room perfect for holiday gatherings and a formal living room with fireplace and French Doors. The eat-in kitchen has counter seating and a breakfast area that opens up to the spacious gas fireplaced family room with direct access to the patio and fenced-in backyard. Bay windows on either end provide plenty of natural light. An office...Expanded Garrison home nestled on the coveted Bird's Hill. Set back on a beautiful landscaped property, the home's center hall entrance leads you to an expansive dining room perfect for holiday gatherings and a formal living room with fireplace and French Doors. The eat-in kitchen has counter seating and a breakfast area that opens up to the spacious gas fireplaced family room with direct access to the patio and fenced-in backyard. Bay windows on either end provide plenty of natural light. An office nook and powder room completes this floor. On the second level you will find 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The primary offers ample room and includes a walk-in closet. The versatile finished basement provides plenty of space with a storage area, workshop / mudroom off the one-car garage, a home office or gym, PLUS another bedroom and full bath! Convenient to major routes, shops, and restaurants. Amazing proximity to the commuter rail and Broadmeadow Elementary!

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.23 acresLot Size

1954Year Built

$655/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Listed by: Robert S. Ticktin • Hawthorn Properties
Listed by: Dana Warren • Hawthorn Properties

Listing closed: 07/28/2023 12:00 AM

Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73118038

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28 Appleton Road

Property Details

Taxes: $11,322 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached

County: Norfolk County
Town: Needham
Area: MA-Needham
Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
Style: Colonial, Garrison
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1954
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,062 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, Public School

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2070.0
Color: Blue
SqFt with Basement: No
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Approximate
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Broadmeadow
High School: Needham

Middle School: Pollard

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Bulkhead

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office, Play Room, Internet Available - Broadband
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Description: Wooded
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Oil, Electric
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
Bedroom4 Level: Basement
Bedroom4 Width: 12.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Beadboard,Pedestal Sink
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom2 Level: Basement

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Beadboard
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 252.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Dining Room Length: 21.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 12.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 360.0
Family Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Length: 18.0
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 20.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 154.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula

Kitchen Length: 11.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 14.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 273.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Crown Molding

Room Living Room Length: 13.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 21.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 221.0
Room Office Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Room Office Length: 13.0
Room Office Level: Basement
Room Office Width: 17.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Disclosures: Fourth bedroom and a full bath in finished basement.

Tax Information

Tax ID: 137818
Assessments: $846,800

Book: 6942
Tax Year: 2022
Zoning: SRB

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 2

Heat Zones: 3

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History

28 Appleton Road

Date	Event	Price
Jul 28, 2023	Sold MLS PIN #73118038	$1,355,000
Jun 13, 2023	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73118038	—
Jun 5, 2023	Contingent MLS PIN #73118038	—
May 31, 2023	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73118038	$1,249,000

Date	Event	Price
07/28/2023	Sold MLS PIN #73118038	$1,355,000
06/13/2023	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73118038	—
06/05/2023	Contingent MLS PIN #73118038	—
05/31/2023	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73118038	$1,249,000

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

Public records

28 Appleton Road

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,380 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,380 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

660 SqFt

Stories

Schools

Near 28 Appleton Road

This home is within Needham School District.

Rated 10 out of 1010/10Broadmeadow Elementary SchoolPublic · K-5 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
Rated 10 out of 1010/10High Rock SchoolPublic · 6 · 1.6 mi · Serves this home
Rated 10 out of 1010/10Pollard Middle SchoolPublic · 7-8 · 0.7 mi · Serves this home
Rated 9 out of 109/10Needham High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.9 mi · Serves this home
Not ratedNRSt Sebastians SchoolPrivate · 7-12 · 0.9 mi · Nearby school
Not ratedNRSt Joseph SchoolPrivate · PK-8 · 1.0 mi · Nearby school

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This home: 28 Appleton Road, Needham, MA 02492	$1,355,000	4	3	2,070	10,062
36 Appleton Road, Needham, MA 02492	–	5	3.5	1,811	16,771
20 Appleton Road, Needham, MA 02492	$759,200	3	2	1,448	8,712
6 Shady Lane, Needham, MA 02492	$1,405,000	4	3	3,994	10,890
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105 Birds Hill Avenue, Needham, MA 02492	$1,250,000	4	3	3,600	12,500
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28 Appleton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Property Details

Building Information

General Details

Property Details

Location/School

Features

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Parking Features

Utilities

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Dining Room

Family Room

Kitchen

Living Room

Other Room 1

Property Information

Property Info

Tax Information

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Other Building Characteristics

Complex & Association Information

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

Stories

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