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Sold on 10/17/2019

248 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492

  • $1,727,000

    Last sold 10/17/2019 for $850K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3.5

    bath

  • 4,312

    Sqft ($197/Sqft)

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About 248 Charles River St

Property type House
Year built 1958
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
NEW PRICE! Motivated seller - Listed well under the assessed value, potential abounds in this Royal Barry Wills expanded ranch set on a stunning acre just waiting for renovation, expansion or to be rebuilt on this majestic corner lot with driveway access to Central Ave as well as Charles River St. A priceless opportunity to create your showpiece home with this thoughtfully designed four bedroom, 3 ½ bath, open family, dining and living room home – spacious and comfortable. Imagine entertaining in the 26X19 four season sunroom, off the dining room, equipped with central air, heat and hot tub or in the lower level with expansive bar, playroom, full bath and billiard room. Expansion options continue with the walk up spacious attic and the generous lot of land. Bring this home to the grandeur it once enjoyed and live conveniently in this perfect location, close to Wellesley Square, Needham Center, commuting routes and all that Needham has to offer.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Dolores Granato
Listing Office - Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72515896 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Ranch
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72515896
SqFt 4312
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 1
Property Tax 13626
Year Built 1958
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Primary Bathroom Yes
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, Closet - Double
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Bedroom 4 Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Add'l Room 3 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Game Room
Family Room Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup
Add'l Room 2 Great Room, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Wet Bar
Laundry Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Lighting - Overhead
Add'l Room 5 Other, Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
Add'l Room 4 Bathroom, Bathroom - Full
Add'l Room 1 Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Hot Tub / Spa, Exterior Access, Sun Room
Basement Full, Finished
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Available, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Clapboard, Brick
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached, Garage Door Opener
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 6
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot Desc Corner, Paved Drive, Cleared, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Storm Windows
Electricity 220 Volts
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Utilities: Hot Water Oil
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
County Norfolk
Middle School Needham
Elementary School Needham
High School Needham
APN 146231
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$1.72M
Range: $1.48M-$1.96M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72515896
  • Oct 17, 2019 Sold
    $850,000 (-7.1%)
  • Aug 26, 2019 Under Agreement
  • Aug 17, 2019 Contingent
  • Jul 19, 2019 Price Changed
    $915,000 (-1.6%)
  • Jun 25, 2019 Price Changed
    $930,000 (-3.1%)
  • Jun 10, 2019 Listed
    $960,000
  • 248 Charles River St
    $850K
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.64M -28% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
260 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,868,000 4/4 2,848 0.03
1775 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 $1,586,000 3/2 1,368 0.04
253 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,086,000 4/2 2,118 0.05
272 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,519,000 4/5 3,042 0.05
1770 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 $1,734,000 3/2 1,914 0.05
11 Oxbow Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,457,000 3/2 1,424 0.07
33 Oxbow Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $2,517,000 4/3 2,432 0.07
1750 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 $1,662,000 2/3 2,602 0.07

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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