78 Valley Road

Sold 2/8/23
Sold 2/8/23
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Last Sold Price
$950,000
3 beds2,286 sqft$416/sqft
78 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Description

Don't miss the opportunity to move right in to this beautiful & well maintained Cape style home in a very desirable neighborhood! This wonderful home boasts three bedrooms with two full baths. Included on level one is an updated eat-in kitchen, large family room, traditional fireplaced living room, third bedroom/ office and full bathroom. Second floor has two generously sized bedrooms as well as a full bathroom. The large basement incorporates a playroom, laundry and storage space. Hardwood floors...Don't miss the opportunity to move right in to this beautiful & well maintained Cape style home in a very desirable neighborhood! This wonderful home boasts three bedrooms with two full baths. Included on level one is an updated eat-in kitchen, large family room, traditional fireplaced living room, third bedroom/ office and full bathroom. Second floor has two generously sized bedrooms as well as a full bathroom. The large basement incorporates a playroom, laundry and storage space. Hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, Awesome backyard for entertaining includes a beautiful deck, patio and pool. Attached one car garage with additional storage space above. Walking distance to Broadmeadow Elementary School, the Commuter Rail and local shops. Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 11:30-1pm. Available to show anytime!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/08/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laura McDonald - Hasenfus • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 78 Valley Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
73059173
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$9,149 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1941
County
Norfolk County
Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

[Needham, MA]

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Building Information for 78 Valley Road

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

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Property Information for 78 Valley Road

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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2286.0
  • Color: blue
  • 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
Location/School
  • Grade School: Broadmeadow
  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle School: Hr/ Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Kitchen, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Above Ground, Screens, Storage Shed, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 266.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 209.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 255.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 198.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 136835
  • Assessments: $684,300
  • Block: 0029
  • Book: 12692
  • Lot: 000.0
  • Map: 003.0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
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 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 8, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73059173

$950,000—
Dec 8, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73059173

—
Dec 8, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73059173

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/08/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73059173

$950,000
12/08/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73059173

—
12/08/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73059173

—

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

Public Records for 78 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$648,900Additions$402,800Total$1,051,700
Tax Record2025$11,148 ($929 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,162 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,162 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt552 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1999ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:003.0 B:0029 L:0000.0

Schools near 78 Valley Road

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Broadmeadow Elementary School
Public - K to 5
High Rock School
Public - 6
Pollard Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Needham High School
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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This home: 78 Valley Road, Needham, MA 02492
$950,000
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