51 Rivard Road

Sold 8/3/21
Sold 8/3/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,535,000
5 beds4,278 sqft

51 Rivard Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$359/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful 5-bedroom contemporary colonial nestled on a quiet tree-lined street, five-minute walk to Needham center and commuter rail. Main floor features a gourmet kitchen, stainless-steel appliances, center-island, granite countertops and pristine white cabinets that flows into the dinning room leading into a spacious sun-filled den, opening to a beautiful deck. Adjacent to the kitchen is a lovely living room, fireplace, plenty of windows high ceilings leading to a home office, laundry room, whichever...Beautiful 5-bedroom contemporary colonial nestled on a quiet tree-lined street, five-minute walk to Needham center and commuter rail. Main floor features a gourmet kitchen, stainless-steel appliances, center-island, granite countertops and pristine white cabinets that flows into the dinning room leading into a spacious sun-filled den, opening to a beautiful deck. Adjacent to the kitchen is a lovely living room, fireplace, plenty of windows high ceilings leading to a home office, laundry room, whichever you prefer. The second floor features four bedrooms, generous master suite, cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet and master bath. Additionally, a new home office fully renovated . The lower level is perfect for an in-law suite complete with a fifth bedroom, full bath, laundry area with washer and dryer. High efficiency, six zoned heating system, central air, attached two-car garage, 1/4 acre lot. Offers due by Monday, noon- owner reserves the right to take earlier offers
  • Listed by: Jason Saphire • www.HomeZu.com
Listing closed: 08/03/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72823543
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 51 Rivard Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $12,721 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Norfolk County
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,326 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4278.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Newman
  • High School: Needham
  • Middle School: Pollard
  • Neighborhood: Needham Center

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • 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: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 525.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 25.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 160.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 324.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 240.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Roof is approximately 25 years old
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 145112
  • Assessments: $1,018,500
  • Book: 134
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SRB

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 6
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 51 Rivard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72823543

$1,535,000
—
May 8, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72823543

—
—
May 8, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72823543

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72823543

$1,535,000
05/08/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72823543

—
05/08/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72823543

—

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

Public Records for 51 Rivard Road

Taxable Value

Land

$723,500

Additions

$849,800
Total$1,573,300

Tax Record

2025

$16,677 ($1,390 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,524 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,524 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

144 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

11,238 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1966

Year Renovated

2015

Zoning

SRB

County

NORFOLK

APN

NEED M:140.0 B:0026 L:0000.0

Schools near 51 Rivard Road

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Newman Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
High Rock School
Public - 6
Pollard Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Needham High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Newman Elementary School
PublicPK 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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