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$1,015,000
4 beds3,072 sqft

42 Rivard Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Description

Unique private setting in a great family neighborhood on 17,424 sq ft of land, yet only minutes to Needham center and the commuter rail. Over 3,000 sq ft, with 4 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths an open floor plan, with views from every room. Great kitchen with custom cherry cabinets by Scandia, an oversized granite island, sub zero fridge, double oven and 4 burner gas cooktop. A family room with southern exposure and lots of natural light off the kitchen, a corner fireplace and custom built-ins, with...Unique private setting in a great family neighborhood on 17,424 sq ft of land, yet only minutes to Needham center and the commuter rail. Over 3,000 sq ft, with 4 large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths an open floor plan, with views from every room. Great kitchen with custom cherry cabinets by Scandia, an oversized granite island, sub zero fridge, double oven and 4 burner gas cooktop. A family room with southern exposure and lots of natural light off the kitchen, a corner fireplace and custom built-ins, with sliders to over sized patio over looking your private wooded yard. Fireplace living room flows to the open dining area. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, a master with large closets, and full bath with jacuzzi. Ground floor guest bedroom with 1/2 bath, a mudroom and laundry. Lower level offers a huge playroom as well as the utility room with workshop. Central air, pantry, 2 car garage with additional storage space, and many rooms wired for sound, are some of the additional features.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Louis Wolfson • Louis Wolfson
Listing closed: 04/13/2017 12:00 AM
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72117466
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Avg days on market

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Property information

42 Rivard Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,220 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Norfolk County
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1968
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 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, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3072.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

  • Grade School: Newman
  • High School: Needham Hs
  • Middle School: Pollard

Features

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 228.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Hardwood,Hot Tub / Spa,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0

Bedroom 2

  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 3

  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 4

  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0

Bathroom 1

  • Bathroom1 Area: 96.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 12.0

Bathroom 2

  • Bathroom2 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0

Bathroom 3

  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom3 Level: First

Dining Room

  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

  • Family Room Area: 285.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 19.0

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0

Living Room

  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 19.0

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

Tax Information

  • Tax ID: M:140.0 B:0035 L:0000.0,145121
  • Assessments: $712,300
  • Book: 721
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SRB

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

  • Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 5

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History

42 Rivard Road

DateEventPrice
Apr 13, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615123189

$994,700
Apr 13, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72117466

$1,015,000
Feb 13, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72117466

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DateEventPrice
04/13/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615123189

$994,700

+5.7% / yr

04/13/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72117466

$1,015,000
02/13/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72117466

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Public records

42 Rivard Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,128 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,128 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,268 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools

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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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This home: 42 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492
$1,015,000
4
3,072
17,424
$1,250,000
5
3,534
25,265
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9,583

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