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Sold on 06/28/2016

178 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

  • $1,040,000

    Last sold 06/28/2016 for $796K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,995

    Sqft ($399/Sqft)

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About 178 Forest St

Property type House
Year built 1955
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,454 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome home to this pristine, recently renovated 4 bedroom & 2 bath Cape home. This home boasts new hardwood floors throughout, 2 updated bathrooms and a newly remodeled kitchen. Custom 2015 kitchen features white and gray custom shaker cabinets with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Sliding door off kitchen leads to lovely, 3-season porch overlooking private landscaped flat lot featuring perennials and flowering bushes. First floor features updated full bath with new tile and wainscoting (2015) and 2 bedrooms. Second floor has 2 large bedrooms with skylights and new full bath with subway tile and marble counter (2014). All bedrooms feature double closets for plenty of storage. Loads of light throughout house. New ductless heating and cooling systems on both 1st & 2nd floors-installed 2013. Finished 400 sq.ft.in basement. Irrigation system updated in 2013 with new control panel and rain sensor. Move right in and enjoy this beautifully spacious home.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sheila Moylan
Listing Office - Century 21 Commonwealth
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71983941 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71983941
SqFt 1995
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.24
Property Tax 6287.4
Year Built 1955
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Remodeled
Primary Bedroom Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level
Bedroom 2 Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 7
Add'l Room 3 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Walk-in Storage, Other
Add'l Room 2 Other, Exterior Access, Slider
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Chair Rail, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Media Room
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Cable Available
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Vinyl
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Under, Garage Door Opener
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller
Lot Desc Paved Drive, Sloping
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
Electricity 220 Volts
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Utilities: Hot Water Oil
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Public School
Location
County Norfolk
Middle School Pollard
Elementary School Hillside
High School Needham
APN 143403
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved
$1.04M
Range: $800K-$1.27M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2016
    mls logo MLS # 71983941
  • Jun 28, 2016 Sold
    $796,000 (+2.7%)
  • May 3, 2016 Under Agreement
  • Apr 15, 2016 Contingent
  • Apr 6, 2016 Listed
    $775,000 (+32.5%)
  • May 2013
    mls logo MLS # 71504222
  • May 21, 2013 Sold
    $585,000 (+4.7%)
  • Apr 5, 2013 Listed
    $559,000 (-2.4%)
  • Jun 2010
    mls logo MLS # 71099423
  • Jun 22, 2010 Listed
    $572,500 (+1.8%)
  • Oct 2003
    mls logo MLS # 30764383
  • Oct 29, 2003 Sold
    $562,500 (-2.2%)
  • Sep 5, 2003 Listed
    $575,000 (-0.7%)
  • Jun 2003
    mls logo MLS # 30736647
  • Jun 19, 2003 Listed
    $579,000
  • 178 Forest St
    $796K
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.78M -27% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
100 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,360,000 3/2 1,886 0.01
184 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492 $932,000 3/1 1,118 0.02
92 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $950,000 3/1 1,166 0.03
80 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $2,199,000 4/4 1,462 0.03
190 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,276,000 3/2 1,064 0.03
101 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $820,000 3/1 1,200 0.04
74 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,741,000 4/3 1,917 0.04
95 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $751,000 3/2 892 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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9/10
Hillside Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Needham School District
9/10
High Rock School
public Grades 6
Needham School District
9/10
Pollard Middle School
public Grades 7-8
Needham School District
10/10
Needham High School
public Grades 9-12
Needham School District
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