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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,296 sqft$266/sqft
53 Richard Rd, Needham, MA 02492
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,279 sq ftLot Size
1956Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous Birds Hill-Broadmeadow neighb'd. Sunny Split in great cond. Spac LR w/ 2 big picture windows, ceiling to flr brick wdburning fplc. Lge DR adjac to remodeled EIK. Family room has sliders to deck overlooking leg tranquil fenced pvt yard. The open flrpln is perfect for grand scale entertaining. L-level has a terrific media rm-famrm w/ fplc & new full bath,Sep laundry rm,lots of storage space. Direct entry to 2 c gar w/new automatic doors. Wlking dist to new Elem schl and commuter train.Fabulous Birds Hill-Broadmeadow neighb'd. Sunny Split in great cond. Spac LR w/ 2 big picture windows, ceiling to flr brick wdburning fplc. Lge DR adjac to remodeled EIK. Family room has sliders to deck overlooking leg tranquil fenced pvt yard. The open flrpln is perfect for grand scale entertaining. L-level has a terrific media rm-famrm w/ fplc & new full bath,Sep laundry rm,lots of storage space. Direct entry to 2 c gar w/new automatic doors. Wlking dist to new Elem schl and commuter train.
Listing closed: 09/23/2004 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70059014

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,225,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Muriel Hackel

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Noah Pearlstein

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Property Information for 53 Richard Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,364 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Style: Split Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,279 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2296.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle School: Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Media Room
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Floor Furnace, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 176.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 120.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 160.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Possible water leak from pipe in garage ceiling
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 137776
  • Assessments: $4,618,000
  • Book: 1317
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Zoning: Res Srb
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 53 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153672832

$610,000

+11.6% / yr

Sep 23, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70059014

$610,000
Jul 9, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70059014

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153672832

$610,000

+11.6% / yr

09/23/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70059014

$610,000
07/09/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70059014

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

Public Records for 53 Richard Road

Taxable ValueLand$801,100Additions$243,600Total$1,044,700
Tax Record2025$11,074 ($923 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,416 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,416 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,280 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1999ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:020.0 B:0062 L:0000.0

Schools near 53 Richard 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
Broadmeadow 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Richard Road, Needham, MA 02492
$610,000
3
2,296
10,279
$910,000
4
3,250
10,454
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