Last Sold Price
3 beds2,205 sqft$435/sqft
72 Prince St, Needham, MA 02492

Description

Wonderful Home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Greater Boston. Located on The Ladder Streets, the home is convenient to everything Needham has to offer--commuter rail, schools, and Needham Center’s many restaurants and shops. This three bedroom, three bath home has been lovingly cared for and maintained by the same family for over forty years and has many updated and newer features. Two finished bonus rooms and full bath in the basement provide extra living space, and the nicely landscaped...Wonderful Home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Greater Boston. Located on The Ladder Streets, the home is convenient to everything Needham has to offer--commuter rail, schools, and Needham Center’s many restaurants and shops. This three bedroom, three bath home has been lovingly cared for and maintained by the same family for over forty years and has many updated and newer features. Two finished bonus rooms and full bath in the basement provide extra living space, and the nicely landscaped yard completes this ideal setting.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/02/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tom Lambert • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 72 Prince Street

Status
MLS #
72789360
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$9,193 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1927
Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,220,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Needham, MA

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1

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3
Bedrooms
2,532
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$1,220,000 | 180 Broad Meadow Road, Needham, MA 02492
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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3

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.24
Acres
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Sold 12/10/25

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Bedrooms
1,842
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
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$1,410,000

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Bedrooms
2,044
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$1,535,000 | 74 Page Road, Needham, MA 02492
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Sold 06/02/25

3
Bedrooms
2,100
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$799,000 | 1069 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
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$799,000

Sold 08/18/26

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Bedrooms
2,705
Square Feet
0.36
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Tom Lambert

Sold By Romo Realty Group, Jarrod L. Pescosolido

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Building Information for 72 Prince Street

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

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$5,646 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,880

Property Taxes

$766

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 72 Prince 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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2205.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • 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
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Wainscoting
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:033.0 B:0067 L:0000.0,138804
  • Assessments: $736,000
  • Book: 5356
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 72 Prince Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72789360

$960,000
Mar 15, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72789360

Feb 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72789360

$985,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72789360

$960,000
03/15/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72789360

02/24/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72789360

$985,000

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

Public Records for 72 Prince Street

Taxable ValueLand$763,800Additions$569,000Total$1,332,800
Tax Record2025$14,128 ($1,177 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,149 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,149 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt549 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated2010ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:033.0 B:0067 L:0000.0

Schools near 72 Prince 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
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: 72 Prince Street, Needham, MA 02492
$960,000
3
2,205
6,970
$1,510,000
3
2,469
6,970
$671,500
3
2,376
6,970
$787,000
5
2,708
6,970
3
1.5
1,004
6,970
3
1.5
1,070
7,841

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Tom Lambert

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