Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,696 sqft
78 Standish Rd, Needham, MA 02492
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$560/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

NEW to market! This charming home in the highly desirable Olin Woods neighborhood is waiting for new owners! This move-in ready home has sophisticated decor, fresh, updated baths, flooring, and appliances. The first floor features a gracious kitchen, sunny dining room and living room with a fireplace, sliders to the back deck, hardwood flooring, full bath with tiled shower and tub, and three bedrooms, outfitted with custom closets. The lower level is complete with laundry, TV room and full bath with...NEW to market! This charming home in the highly desirable Olin Woods neighborhood is waiting for new owners! This move-in ready home has sophisticated decor, fresh, updated baths, flooring, and appliances. The first floor features a gracious kitchen, sunny dining room and living room with a fireplace, sliders to the back deck, hardwood flooring, full bath with tiled shower and tub, and three bedrooms, outfitted with custom closets. The lower level is complete with laundry, TV room and full bath with tiled shower and heated floor. Two car attached garage, finished with garage tek storage, has direct entry to the lower level. Convenient location to both Needham and Wellesley Center, walking distance to Newman elementary school, this is the perfect home for a young family!
  • Listed by: Lisa Rothman • Rutledge Properties
Listing closed: 09/03/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72696187

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,091,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Needham, MA

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Property Information for 78 Standish Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,637 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Needham
  • Area: MA-Needham
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Style: Raised Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Private
  • Living Area: 1696.0
  • Color: Grey/brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Newman
  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle School: Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Side Entry, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Side Entry, Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 165.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Lower level fireplace has been covered. First floor fireplace has not been in use. Shared driveway.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:117.0 B:0041 L:0000.0,143703
  • Assessments: $697,100
  • Book: 27895
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • 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: 2.5

Property History for 78 Standish Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72696187

$950,000
Jul 24, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72696187

Jul 22, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72696187

$900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72696187

$950,000
07/24/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72696187

07/22/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72696187

$900,000

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

Public Records for 78 Standish Road

Taxable ValueLand$796,100Additions$385,200Total$1,181,300
Tax Record2025$12,522 ($1,044 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,196 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,196 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt604 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,237 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated2010ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:117.0 B:0041 L:0000.0

Schools near 78 Standish Road

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

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This home: 78 Standish Road, Needham, MA 02492
$950,000
3
1,696
10,454
$1,070,000
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10,237
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