28 Mercer Rd

$1,160,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,944 Sq. Ft.
$294 / Sq. Ft.
3,944
Sq. Ft.
$294
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Second Empire antique colonial, sited on a private road in desirable Needham Heights neighborhood, complete rehab. The Alfred John Mercer House was designed and built by architect Otis E. Brown in 1871 on a gently sloping lot at what was then known as 336 Webster Street. It features a decorative shingled roof, five bedrooms, three and one half baths, expansive rooms w/10' ceilings, hardwood floors , detailed staircases, porch, patio and a two car garage . Close to everything ! Complete remodel...This Second Empire antique colonial, sited on a private road in desirable Needham Heights neighborhood, complete rehab. The Alfred John Mercer House was designed and built by architect Otis E. Brown in 1871 on a gently sloping lot at what was then known as 336 Webster Street. It features a decorative shingled roof, five bedrooms, three and one half baths, expansive rooms w/10' ceilings, hardwood floors , detailed staircases, porch, patio and a two car garage . Close to everything ! Complete remodel from the studs in and foundation up... New windows ,roof, siding , gas furnace /appliances , AC , open floor plan chef's kitchen , 3rd floor master suite/spa with custom walk in closet and spa like bath. Own a piece of History with all of the modern features of a new build!

Property Details for 28 Mercer Road

Town
Needham
MLS Area
Needham Heights
Area
MA-Needham-Needham Heights, MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:19 AM

Property Details for 28 Mercer Road

StatusSold
MLS #71949065
Days on Market49
Taxes$6,467 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1871
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Cape and Islands Realty Advisors Inc., Timothy Skelly

Sold By Cape and Islands Realty Advisors Inc., Timothy Skelly

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Building Information for 28 Mercer Road

Stories-Year Built1871Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,271 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,732

Property Taxes

$539

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 28 Mercer Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3944.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Eliot
  • High School: Needham
  • Middle School: Pollard
  • Neighborhood: Needham Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Cooktop, Range - ENERGY STAR, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dressing Room, Closet, Kitchen, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Double Vanity,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wet Bar,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Wine Chiller
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 266.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 19.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Disclosures: Tree in backyard scheduled to be removed prior to closing
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 141365
  • Assessments: $605,900
  • Book: 3633
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 28 Mercer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000—
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000—
Apr 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568914187

$1,160,000

+53.2% / yr

Apr 8, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,160,000—
Feb 7, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71949065

—
Jan 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,189,000—
Jul 24, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431972526

$560,000—
Jul 24, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71691110

$560,000—
Jun 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71691110

—
Jun 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71691110

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000
04/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568914187

$1,160,000

+53.2% / yr

04/08/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,160,000
02/07/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71949065

—
01/15/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,189,000
07/24/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431972526

$560,000
07/24/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71691110

$560,000
06/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71691110

—
06/01/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71691110

$650,000

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Public Records for 28 Mercer Road

Taxable ValueLand$747,700Additions$817,200Total$1,564,900
Tax Record2025$16,588 ($1,382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated2005ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:068.0 B:0056 L:0000.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 28 Mercer Road

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
Eliot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

High Rock School
Public6

Pollard Middle School
Public7 to 8

Needham High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Cape and Islands Realty Advisors Inc., Timothy Skelly

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