Last Sold Price
5 beds1,872 sqft$561/sqft
56 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492

Description

This is a terrific, historical home with a fabulous garden, solar and heat pump energy savings, and in a great location. Walk to town, schools, and trains. Near to highways and public transportation. Solar panels and the heat pump makes this house very energy efficient. EV hook up comes with the house Built in 1869, this house was moved from downtown to its current neighborhood location. Climb the steps to the front porch, then through the red door to a large living room that features high ceilings,...This is a terrific, historical home with a fabulous garden, solar and heat pump energy savings, and in a great location. Walk to town, schools, and trains. Near to highways and public transportation. Solar panels and the heat pump makes this house very energy efficient. EV hook up comes with the house Built in 1869, this house was moved from downtown to its current neighborhood location. Climb the steps to the front porch, then through the red door to a large living room that features high ceilings, a wall lined with bookshelves and a wood stove. The updated kitchen has soapstone counters, new stainless appliances and open floor plan with the dining room and sun room. Hardwood floors throughout. Soaring ceilings on the first floor, generously sized bedrooms upstairs with newly refurbished bath rooms. A large walk-in closet/office is off the main bedroom. The back opens onto a wood deck with a grape trellis over looking the natural, flowing gardens which are full of fruit bearing plant.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/17/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Betsy Millane • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 56 Howland Street

Status
MLS #
73149530
Days on Market
30
Taxes
$9,338 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1869
Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

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Building Information for 56 Howland Street

Stories-Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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$6,115 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,337

Property Taxes

$778

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Howland Street

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, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1872.0
  • Color: Sage Green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Active Solar, Geothermal Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green WaterC onservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood, Geothermal, Active Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 2 sump pumps in the basement. 1 inch of water after the recent deluge. Before that,no water in the basement. Gas dryer does not work and stays with the house. Sheer curtains in dining room stay with the house. Window are old,perhaps original.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 139327
  • Assessments: $716,100
  • Book: 0019
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 56 Howland Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73149530

$1,050,000
Sep 6, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73149530

Sep 6, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73149530

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73149530

$1,050,000
09/06/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73149530

09/06/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73149530

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

Public Records for 56 Howland Street

Taxable ValueLand$726,600Additions$346,200Total$1,072,800
Tax Record2025$11,372 ($948 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt816 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt704 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,199 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1869Year Renovated1997ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:041.0 B:0019 L:0000.0

Schools near 56 Howland Street

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6
Public - 7 to 8
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 56 Howland Street, Needham, MA 02492
$1,050,000
5
1,872
13,068
$484,000
3
2.5
1,637
14,050
$855,000
3
2,000
$795,000
4
3,056
15,100
$855,000
3
2.5
819
3
1.5
1,248
16,814

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