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Sold on 09/13/2011
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278 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

$1,703,000

Last sold 09/13/2011 for $740K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 784

    Sqft ($944/Sqft)

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About 278 Central Ave

Property type House
Year built 1842
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,260 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Antique 1800's schoolhouse, newer kitchen and bath with updated systems. The convenience of a condo with the privacy of a single family home. Fenced yard.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Maryruth Perras
Listing Office - Dewolfe-Needham
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#30356149 • last updated 26 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cottage
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 30356149
SqFt 784
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.23
Property Tax 2351
Year Built 1842
Short Sale (Y/N) Unknown
Foreclosure (Y/N) Undisclosed
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 4
Kitchen Dining Area
Basement Partial, Interior Access
Interior Features Cable Available
Exterior
Foundation Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Vinyl
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 3
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Deck
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Storm Windows, Storm Doors
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Water/ Sewer City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park
Location
County Norfolk
Middle School POLLARD
Elementary School ELIOT
High School NEEDHAM
APN 142303
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
Frontage 80
$1.7M
Range: $1.39M-$2M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,746/month
Gross rent multiplier: 16.5
  • Sep 2011
    mls logo MLS # 71221960
  • Sep 13, 2011 Sold
    $740,000
  • Apr 26, 2011 Listed
    $780,900 (+2.1%)
  • Sep 2011
    Public Records
  • Sep 12, 2011 Sold
    $740,000 (-5.2%)
  • Jan 2007
    mls logo MLS # 70403474
  • Jan 17, 2007 Sold
    $765,000
  • Jun 8, 2006 Listed
    $799,000 (+12.8%)
  • Jan 2007
    Public Records
  • Jan 17, 2007 Sold
    $765,000 (-4.3%)
  • Aug 2002
    Public Records
  • Aug 23, 2002 Sold
    $708,500 (-6.2%)
  • Mar 2002
    mls logo MLS # 30584598
  • Mar 4, 2002 Listed
    $755,000 (-13.1%)
  • Sep 2001
    mls logo MLS # 30540048
  • Sep 7, 2001 Listed
    $869,000 (+204.9%)
  • Mar 2001
    Public Records
  • Mar 8, 2001 Sold
    $285,000 (+14.0%)
  • Sep 1999
    mls logo MLS # 30356149
  • Sep 21, 1999 Listed
    $250,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $16,182 +22.8%
    $1,526,600 +44.99%
  • 2024
    $13,182 +1.5%
    $1,052,900 +5.67%
  • 2023
    $12,993 +4.8%
    $996,400 +7.44%
  • 2022
    $12,399 +2.6%
    $927,400
  • 2021
    $12,084 +3.2%
    $927,400 -1.05%
  • 2020
    $11,706 +6.1%
    $937,200 +5.29%
  • 2019
    $11,028 +4.3%
    $890,100
  • 2018
    $10,574 +9.5%
    $890,100 +9.6%
  • 2017
    $9,656 +3.0%
    $812,100
  • 2016
    $9,372
    —
  • 278 Central Ave
    $740K
  • —
  • 02494
    $2.38M +70% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.87M -10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
284 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,280,000 3/2 836 0.01
11 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494 $1,144,000 3/2 1,511 0.02
288 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $2,022,000 4/4 1,630 0.02
19 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494 $1,210,000 3/2 1,113 0.03
2 Rosegate Rd, Needham, MA 02494 $1,023,000 2/3 1,054 0.03
25 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494 $1,294,000 2/1 816 0.04
285 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,148,000 5/3 958 0.04
10 Rosegate Rd, Needham, MA 02494 $1,670,000 3/3 1,147 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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