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Sold for $2,250,000 on 03/21/24
  • $2,250,000

    1659 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492

    4beds
    1,786sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    10,367 Square Feet Lot
    $1,898,900 Zestimate®
    $1,260/sqft
    $3,727 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,898,900

    $1.58M - $2.32M

    $3,727/mo

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    What's special

    Looking for one floor living? Want a nice yard? Look no further than this great Needham starter home. The vaulted ceiling family room has windows on three sides and is open to the kitchen. The living room is complete with gas fireplace and built in shelves. The dining room is open to the kitchen and has windows that look out on the yard in back. In the basement, there is a fully decked out office with cabinets and a playroom with walk-in closet. The family room opens out to the deck and very good sized level yard. There is even a storage shed in the back for your snow blower and gardening supplies. Located in the Olin Woods neighborhood, you are between Needham and Wellesley centers and super close to Olin and Babson which provide sports and arts viewing opportunities. Gas heat and cooking.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 20, 2023 at 11:36am

    Listed by:

    Bill Paulson 781-929-2453,

    Keller Williams Realty 781-449-1400

    Bought with:

    Bill Paulson

    Keller Williams Realty

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73087243

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: First
    • Area: 121
    • Dimensions: 11 x 11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 240
    • Dimensions: 16 x 15
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 121
    • Dimensions: 11 x 11
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    • Area: 88
    • Dimensions: 11 x 8
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
    • Level: First
    • Area: 165
    • Dimensions: 15 x 11
    Family room
    • Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: First
    • Area: 168
    • Dimensions: 14 x 12
    Kitchen
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Crown Molding
    • Level: First
    • Area: 156
    • Dimensions: 13 x 12
    Living room
    • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    • Area: 192
    • Dimensions: 16 x 12
    Office
    • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 130
    • Dimensions: 13 x 10
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Home Office, Play Room, Foyer
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Bulkhead
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,786
    • Total interior livable area: 1,786 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    • Frontage length: 105.00
    Lot
    • Size: 10,367 sqft
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 143747
    • Zoning: SRB

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Tennis Court(s), Conservation Area, University
    Location
    • Region: Needham
    • Subdivision: Olin Woods

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/21/2024Sold$2,250,000+188.5%$1,260/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided
    4/20/2023Sold$780,000-8.2%$437/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73087243
    3/29/2023Contingent$850,000$476/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73087243
    3/27/2023Price change$850,000-2.9%$476/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73087243
    3/14/2023Listed for sale$875,000+312.9%$490/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73087243

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$22,576 +119.9%$2,129,800 +159.7%
    2024$10,266 +10.4%$820,000 +15%
    2023$9,301 +6.2%$713,300 +8.9%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02492

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Needham
    • Middle: Hr/Pollard
    • High: Needham High

    Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

    $1,898,900

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