Last Sold Price
4 beds2,180 sqft$412/sqft
61 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Description

Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom center entrance Colonial in prime location. This home has it all: a gracious front to back fire-placed living room; a comfortable finished lower level family room; an oversized deck with a large, level yard, and abundant natural light! Many recent updates, including a new roof. Wonderful family-friendly neighborhood and easy potential for future expansion (see attached plot plan). Minutes from the Hersey Train and Broadmeadow School. Nothing to do but move in!Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom center entrance Colonial in prime location. This home has it all: a gracious front to back fire-placed living room; a comfortable finished lower level family room; an oversized deck with a large, level yard, and abundant natural light! Many recent updates, including a new roof. Wonderful family-friendly neighborhood and easy potential for future expansion (see attached plot plan). Minutes from the Hersey Train and Broadmeadow School. Nothing to do but move in!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gretchen Randall • Arborview Realty Inc.

Property Details for 61 Whittier Road

Status
MLS #
71657633
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$7,953 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1940
Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

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Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

105.7%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Arborview Realty Inc., Gretchen Randall

Sold By Resolve Realty, Robert N. DiMartino

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Building Information for 61 Whittier Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,000 SF

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$5,232 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,570

Property Taxes

$663

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 61 Whittier Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2180.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Broadmeadow
  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle School: Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Play Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 176.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 252.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See attachment
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 137023
  • Assessments: $671,800
  • Book: 901
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 999999.0
  • Frontage: 80.00
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 61 Whittier Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71657633

$899,000
Apr 15, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71657633

Apr 15, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71657633

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71657633

$899,000
04/15/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71657633

04/15/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71657633

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

Public Records for 61 Whittier Road

Taxable ValueLand$779,100Additions$804,400Total$1,583,500
Tax Record2025$16,785 ($1,399 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,443 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,443 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt831 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2019ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:006.0 B:0055 L:0000.0

Schools near 61 Whittier 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

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This home: 61 Whittier Road, Needham, MA 02492
$899,000
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2,180
8,000
$746,000
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12,000
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