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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,900 sqft$449/sqft
70 May St, Needham, MA 02492
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1914Year Built
$449/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to own this meticulously maintained colonial on spectacular corner lot conveniently located just steps away from the commuter rail and town center. Property includes family room with built-ins, formal dining room, a large kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, mudroom, front & back staircases and 2 fireplaces. Period details, 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors and lots of storage abound this exceptional home. 2nd floor has 3 great size bedrooms, walk-in...Rare opportunity to own this meticulously maintained colonial on spectacular corner lot conveniently located just steps away from the commuter rail and town center. Property includes family room with built-ins, formal dining room, a large kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, mudroom, front & back staircases and 2 fireplaces. Period details, 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors and lots of storage abound this exceptional home. 2nd floor has 3 great size bedrooms, walk-in closet, and two full baths. 3rd level bonus room offers an additional area perfect for guest suite or dedicated study space including a 4th bedroom. Garage has been converted into a one of a kind bonus heated/AC room/home-office with full bath and kitchenette. Plenty of parking for up to 9 cars in the paved driveway. Easy access to the restaurants and shops make this a rare find. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to call this beautiful home yours.
  • Listed by: The Varano Realty Group • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 05/15/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72292216

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,520,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Needham, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, The Varano Realty Group

Sold By Pinnacle Residential, Elyse Marsh

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Property Information for 70 May Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,061 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 9
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2900.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hillside
  • High School: Needham
  • Middle School: Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Full, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Home Office-Separate Entry
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 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: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Detached unit not zoned for dwelling.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 140011
  • Assessments: $846,200
  • Book: /
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: /
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 70 May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622627460

$1,301,703

+5.0% / yr

May 15, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72292216

$1,301,703
Mar 18, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72292216

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622627460

$1,301,703

+5.0% / yr

05/15/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72292216

$1,301,703
03/18/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72292216

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

Public Records for 70 May Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,004,200Additions$351,300Total$1,355,500
Tax Record2025$14,368 ($1,197 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,066 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,066 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt470 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914Year Renovated2011ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:050.0 B:0033 L:0000.0

Schools near 70 May 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
Sunita L. Williams 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: 70 May Street, Needham, MA 02492
$1,301,703
4
2,900
12,197
$1,215,000
4
2,700
9,400
$2,199,000
5
6,000
12,197
$850,000
4
2,375
7,405
4
1.5
840
8,028
$1,200,000
5
2,997
12,197

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