56 Lantern Ln

6,114 Sq. Ft.
$466 / Sq. Ft.
6,114
Sq. Ft.
$466
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sited on over an acre of private professionally landscaped grounds on a cul de sac, this stately 5 bedroom home features a spectacular floorplan with formal living and dining rooms, a private study and recently renovated chef’s kitchen that opens to a fireplaced family room. Four generous bedrooms and 2 renovated bathrooms on the second floor including the handsome primary suite with spa bath and walk in closet. A separate inlaw or guest suite offers flexible living arrangements. Fabulous lower level...Sited on over an acre of private professionally landscaped grounds on a cul de sac, this stately 5 bedroom home features a spectacular floorplan with formal living and dining rooms, a private study and recently renovated chef’s kitchen that opens to a fireplaced family room. Four generous bedrooms and 2 renovated bathrooms on the second floor including the handsome primary suite with spa bath and walk in closet. A separate inlaw or guest suite offers flexible living arrangements. Fabulous lower level with recreation room, gym, media area and full bath. Three car garage, private rolling lawns and around the corner from train, shops and restaurants.

Listing Agents

  1. Stephanie Burns

    Stephanie Burns

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Lynn Donahue

    Lynn Donahue

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    lynn.donahue@compass.com

    P: (781)-264-5225

  3. Donna Maley

    Donna Maley

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    donna.maley@compass.com

    P: (508)-254-9288

Property Details for 56 Lantern Lane

Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
9
LISTING UPDATED: 06/09/2025 03:44 PM

Property Details for 56 Lantern Lane

StatusSold
MLS #73341611
Days on Market14
Taxes$21,524 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1988
CountyNorfolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Thom McGair

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Building Information for 56 Lantern Lane

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size1.05 AC / 45,869 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,684 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,890

Property Taxes

$1,794

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Lantern Lane

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6114.0
  • Color: Gray
  • 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
  • High School: Needham High
  • Middle School: Hirock/Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Office, Mud Room, Play Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Laminate
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 525.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 35.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 552.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 528.0
  • Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 24.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 420.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 28.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 154.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Central vacuum system does not work
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:042.0 B:0025 L:0006.0,139436
  • Assessments: $1,719,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 56 Lantern Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73341611

$2,850,000—
Mar 19, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73341611

—
Mar 11, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73341611

—
Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73341611

$2,895,000—
Nov 15, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #209815648

$1,610,000—
Nov 15, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70403163

$1,610,000—
Sep 7, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70403163

—
Jun 8, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70403163

$1,895,000—
May 8, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30614980

$1,195,550—
Mar 28, 2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30614980

—
Mar 28, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30614980

—
Jun 7, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30614980

$1,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73341611

$2,850,000
03/19/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73341611

—
03/11/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73341611

—
03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73341611

$2,895,000
11/15/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #209815648

$1,610,000
11/15/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70403163

$1,610,000
09/07/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70403163

—
06/08/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70403163

$1,895,000
05/08/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30614980

$1,195,550
03/28/2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30614980

—
03/28/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30614980

—
06/07/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30614980

$1,800,000

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

Public Records for 56 Lantern Lane

Taxable ValueLand$907,300Additions$1,183,000Total$2,090,300
Tax Record2025$22,157 ($1,846 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,753 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,753 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,564 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,869 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated2000ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:042.0 B:0025 L:0006.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 Lantern Lane

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

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