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4 beds2,167 sqft$461/sqft
28 Thorpe Rd, Needham, MA 02494
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1924Year Built
$461/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Showings this weekend by appointment only, no overlapping showings! Buyers must wear mask and gloves! GORGEOUS renovated cape in ideal Mitchell School, and commuting location. This beautiful home has all the character and modern finishes you are looking for. Open first floor with a beautiful kitchen that opens into a dining room, family room, bedroom, laundry room and full bath. The second floor has three bedrooms, the master has a massive custom closet. The lower level has two huge rooms with high...Showings this weekend by appointment only, no overlapping showings! Buyers must wear mask and gloves! GORGEOUS renovated cape in ideal Mitchell School, and commuting location. This beautiful home has all the character and modern finishes you are looking for. Open first floor with a beautiful kitchen that opens into a dining room, family room, bedroom, laundry room and full bath. The second floor has three bedrooms, the master has a massive custom closet. The lower level has two huge rooms with high ceilings and half bath. The spacious yard has is highlighted by mature plantings and has plenty of space for entertaining family and friends. This spectacular home is situated on a quiet side street just blocks from Trader Joe's, Starbucks,the commuter rail and Needham Center. Showings this saturday and sunday by appointment only. Please do not show up, the house is occupied!
  • Listed by: Team Pearlstein • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Lisa Pearlstein • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 07/10/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72662223

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Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Team Pearlstein; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Pearlstein

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Judith Brady

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Property Information for 28 Thorpe Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,470 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2167.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mitchell
  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle School: Hirok/Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, 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: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Game Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 70.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 7.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 299.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Taxes are pre renovation they will be adjusted after sale. Furniture(and laundry) in the home is the property of the tenant and will not stay,All kitchen appliances stay. Tenant in home through June.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:064.0 B:0020 L:0000.0,140981
  • Assessments: $657,587
  • Book: 36229
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 28 Thorpe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72662223

$999,000
May 31, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72662223

May 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72662223

$999,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72662223

$999,000
05/31/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72662223

05/27/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72662223

$999,000

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

Public Records for 28 Thorpe Road

Taxable ValueLand$712,100Additions$294,000Total$1,006,100
Tax Record2025$10,665 ($889 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt962 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt962 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt662 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated2019ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:064.0 B:0020 L:0000.0

Schools near 28 Thorpe 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
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

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This home: 28 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA 02494
$999,000
4
2,167
6,098
$1,035,000
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