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Needham 02492
898 South St
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Sold on Sep 2, 2008

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$1,600,000
● House - Off Market

898 South St

Needham, MA 02492
bedrooms
7 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths
square feet
7,652 Ft²
$3,610,412
RealtyHop Estimate
101.14%
Since Oct 1, 2008
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

PRICE SLASHED!!! Magnificent Estate on 4 acres of lush picturesque land with a stream which feeds into Farley Pond.  The living area of 7600+ sqft consists of 7 bedrooms, 2 dens, a graceful oak ballroom, 5 baths, 11 fireplaces, library, sunroom.  There is a 3-stall barn, 2 car heated garage, sprinkler system, and more.  The roof and furnace are new, electric has been updated.
Unit Size
7,652 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
4.13 acres
Price per sqft
$235
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,471
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1910

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70739602)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 2, 2008 Sold
Premium
Sold
Apr 7, 2008 Listed $1,795,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Fireplace
Garage
Parking Available

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Effective Year Built: 1990
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Bedroom Count: 7
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 18
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 1,788
  • Garage Type: 17
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 8

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 179,903
  • Total Building Area: 7,444
  • Gross Building Area: 9,320
  • Building Area: 7,444
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 7,444
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000004130
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Needham School District
  • School Tax School District: NEEDHAM SD
  • Census Tract: 403300

Zoning

  • Zoning: SRA

Geography

  • Parcel: NEED M:205.0 B:0006 L:0000.0
  • Block: 6
  • Municipality: NEEDHAM
  • Latitude: 42.2626
  • Longitude: -71.2418

    Address

  • Full Address: 898 South St
  • Address - House Number: 898
  • Address - Street Name: South
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Needham
  • Carrier Code: C023
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2763
  • Zip Code: 02492

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $2,776,500
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1548
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 80
  • Final Value: 3,000,195
  • High Value: 3,464,863
  • Low Value: 2,535,528

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,129,200
  • Assessed Land Value: $783,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,346,000

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 24, 2014
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 02, 2008
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,600,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 48
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About Needham

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,629,000

Sale Price/ft²

$533

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

64

Average Home Size

4309 ft²

Average Home Age

36.8 years

Currently For Sale

64 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70739602

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 898 South Street built and last sold?
The property at 898 South Street was built in 1910 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 898 South Street is $1,797,194.
What are some comparable homes to 898 South Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 898 South Street.
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