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Sold on 08/28/2015

179 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492

$1,281,000

Last sold 08/28/2015 for $515K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,000

    Sqft ($516/Sqft)

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About 179 High Rock St

Property type House
Year built 1943
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,583 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to a bright & sunny 1940's Cape with period details and ideally located within walking distance to town center, train, shopping, town forest, hospital, upcoming bike path. This 2 bedroom home is a perfect condo alternative. There's a fireplace in living room, bay window & corner cabinet in dining room. The kitchen opens to an enclosed porch w access to backyard. There's potential to expand; walk up attic as well as completing a 1/4 bathroom in lower level. The bonus playroom in lower level has a fireplace. Ample storage throughout the house & easy access to Rte 128. A must see!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Chip Spalding
Listing Office - Dover Country Properties Inc.
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71840504 • last updated 11 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 10 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71840504
SqFt 1000
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.22
Property Tax 5723
Year Built 1943
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - 1/4
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 5
Kitchen Pantry
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Add'l Room 1 Fireplace, Play Room
Basement Full, Partially Finished
# Fireplaces 2
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Clapboard
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screens
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Storm Windows
Utility Connections For Gas Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
Location
County Norfolk
APN 139563
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$1.28M
Range: $871K-$1.69M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71840504
  • May 20, 2015 Listed
    $529,000 (+18.6%)
  • Jul 2005
    Public Records
  • Jul 18, 2005 Sold
    $446,000 (-4.1%)
  • Apr 2005
    mls logo MLS # 70169418
  • Apr 7, 2005 Listed
    $464,900 (+13.7%)
  • Sep 2002
    mls logo MLS # 30643415
  • Sep 6, 2002 Listed
    $409,000 (+27.8%)
  • Aug 2001
    Public Records
  • Aug 9, 2001 Sold
    $320,000 (+14.3%)
  • Aug 1999
    mls logo MLS # 30348875
  • Aug 24, 1999 Listed
    $279,900
  • Jun 1999
    mls logo MLS # 30329969
  • Jun 15, 1999 Listed
    $279,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $12,505 +10.4%
    $1,179,700 +30.44%
  • 2024
    $11,323 -0.1%
    $904,400 +4.06%
  • 2023
    $11,333 +4.3%
    $869,100 +6.95%
  • 2022
    $10,864 +14.4%
    $812,600 +11.47%
  • 2021
    $9,499 -0.1%
    $729,000 -4.2%
  • 2020
    $9,505 +7.5%
    $761,000 +6.61%
  • 2019
    $8,844 +4.3%
    $713,800
  • 2018
    $8,480 +43.7%
    $713,800 +43.8%
  • 2017
    $5,902 +2.5%
    $496,400
  • 2016
    $5,757
  • 179 High Rock St
    $515K
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.69M -22% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
65 Emerson Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $2,217,000 4/4 1,204 0.02
185 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,923,000 4/3 1,430 0.02
57 Emerson Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,315,000 3/1 861 0.02
71 Emerson Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $2,581,000 5/4 1,717 0.03
51 Emerson Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,478,000 5/2 1,096 0.03
178 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,341,000 4/6 1,764 0.03
191 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,562,000 5/4 1,778 0.03
68 Emerson Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $2,285,000 5/5 1,464 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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6/10
Newman Elementary School
public Grades PK, 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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