42 Rivard Road

Sold 4/13/17

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Last Sold Price

$1,015,000

4 beds3 baths3,072 sqft

42 Rivard Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.4 acresLot Size

1968Year Built

$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

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.

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

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

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Bathrooms: 2,664
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Property Information for 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 for 42 Rivard Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 13, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #615123189	$994,700	+5.7% / yr
Apr 13, 2017	Sold MLS PIN #72117466	$1,015,000	—
Feb 13, 2017	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72117466	—	—
Feb 13, 2017	Contingent MLS PIN #72117466	—	—
Feb 9, 2017	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72117466	$999,999	—
Feb 15, 1995	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #90049226	$290,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
02/13/2017	Contingent MLS PIN #72117466	—
02/09/2017	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72117466	$999,999
02/15/1995	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #90049226	$290,000

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

Public Records for 42 Rivard Road

Taxable Value

Land

$738,000

Additions

$552,900

Total$1,290,900

Tax Record

2025

$13,684 ($1,140 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,128 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,128 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,268 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

17,250 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1968

Year Renovated

1999

Zoning

SRB

County

NORFOLK

APN

NEED M:140.0 B:0035 L:0000.0

Schools near 42 Rivard Road

This home is within Needham School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Newman Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	High Rock School	Public - Serves this home	6	0.4 mi
10/10	Pollard Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.1 mi
9/10	Needham High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Monsignor Haddad Middle School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.6 mi
NR	St Joseph School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Newman Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	High Rock School Public6 Serves this home	0.4 mi
10/10	Pollard Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
9/10	Needham High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Monsignor Haddad Middle School Private6 to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St Joseph School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$1,015,000	4	3	3,072	17,424
50 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$1,250,000	5	4	3,534	25,265
30 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	–	3	2.5	1,650	12,371
45 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$2,150,000	4	5	3,566	10,062
70 Curve Street, Needham, MA 02492	$1,401,185	5	5	1,899	12,676
37 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$1,415,000	5	3	2,222	9,583
58 Curve Street, Needham, MA 02492	$183,500	2	1	988	10,672
44 Curve Street, Needham, MA 02492	$1,174,025	5	5	4,100	6,970
31 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$472,500	4	4	3,535	8,069
51 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$1,535,000	5	4	4,278	11,326
38 Curve Street, Needham, MA 02492	$560,000	3	2	1,694	9,583
26 Rivard Road, Needham, MA 02492	$887,500	4	3	2,686	–
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42 Rivard Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Needham, MA

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Property Information

Building / Association Information

Market and Agent Information

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Tax Record

2025

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

Style

Year Built

Year Renovated

Zoning

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