Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds900 sqft

56 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$489/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sitting atop a graceful knoll, this delightful New England Cape is set amongst many larger/new homes. This house is ready for your decorating talents or expansion. Full walk-up attic with high ceilings/roof pitch can easily be finished for additional bedroom/bathroom space. Property is located on the corner of desirable Woodledge Avenue. Full basement w/2nd fireplace & laundry. Plenty of yard space.Sitting atop a graceful knoll, this delightful New England Cape is set amongst many larger/new homes. This house is ready for your decorating talents or expansion. Full walk-up attic with high ceilings/roof pitch can easily be finished for additional bedroom/bathroom space. Property is located on the corner of desirable Woodledge Avenue. Full basement w/2nd fireplace & laundry. Plenty of yard space.
  • Listed by: Cliff London • RE/MAX Home Team
Listing closed: 08/09/2007 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70585350
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

Needham, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 56 Brookline Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,902 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf Course
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 900.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mitchell
  • High School: Needham
  • Middle School: Pollard
  • Neighborhood: Bird's Hill / Mitchell School

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Area
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0280002100000,138361
  • Assessments: $524,300
  • Book: 8726
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Zoning: SRB

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 900.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 56 Brookline Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70585350

$440,000—
Jul 13, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70585350

—
Jul 13, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70585350

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70585350

$440,000
07/13/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70585350

—
07/13/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70585350

—

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Schools near 56 Brookline Street

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 56 Brookline Street, Needham, MA 02492
$440,000
2
900
10,890
$1,475,000
5
4,787
10,454
$1,100,000
5
3,800
10,019
$199,300
4
3
864
10,280
$1,380,000
5
5,000
10,022
–
4
2
1,040
10,019

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