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Sold on 04/24/2023

299 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

$1,085,000

Last sold 04/24/2023 for $915K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,850

    Sqft ($495/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 299 Central Ave

Property type House
Year built 1919
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.33 Acre
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Move right into this 8 room one full one half bath center entrance colonial set back from the street, enter the breezeway and feel the warmth of this home with an abundance of windows, high ceilings, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout. Natural sunlight fills the living room with fireplace. The open floor plan flows seamlessly into the family room. The spacious dining room with slider out to new (2022) composite deck overlooks private yard complete with custom shed (2022). A newer kitchen featuring quartz countertops, soft close cabinets and drawers with a center island that is perfect for entertaining. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a bonus room fit for an office or nursery, and an updated family bath. Enjoy the finished lower level with direct walk out to the backyard, or a summer afternoon on the covered side porch. Updated systems. Great location! Close to all major routes, aqueduct trails & Eliot School. Easy to show.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Marie Moore Shapiro
Listing Office - Hawthorn Properties
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73101309 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 73101309
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1850
Lot Size (SqFt) 14549
Lot Size (Acres) 0.33
Annual Property Tax 9195
Year Built 1919
Interior
Primary Bathroom No
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Office Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, 18
Living Room Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Dining Room First, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Slider
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Breezeway
Flooring Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Office, Play Room, Mud Room
Fireplace Living Room
Window Features Insulated Windows
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Roof Shingle
Parking Desc Paved Drive, Off Street
# Parking Spaces 4
Exterior Features Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Patio/ Porch Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered
Lot Desc Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Water Source Public
Location
County Norfolk
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Elementary School John Eliot
Middle School Pollard
High School Needham
Zoning SRB
APN 142320
Directions Central Ave Near Cedar Street
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Paved
$1.08M
Range: $737K-$1.43M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,764/month
Gross rent multiplier: 13.2
  • Jun 2023
    mls logo MLS # 73101309
  • Jun 10, 2023 Sold
    $915,000 (-2.1%)
  • Apr 25, 2023 Active
  • Apr 20, 2023 Listed
    $935,000 (+27.2%)
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72492875
  • Jun 30, 2019 Sold
    $735,000 (+8.2%)
  • May 2, 2019 Listed
    $679,000 (+23.7%)
  • Aug 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71855937
  • Aug 21, 2015 Price Change
    $549,000 (-4.5%)
  • Jun 28, 2015 Price Change
    $575,000 (-4.2%)
  • Jun 16, 2015 Price Change
    $599,900 (-3.9%)
  • Jun 11, 2015 Listed
    $624,500 (+37.6%)
  • Jun 2008
    Public Records
  • Jun 27, 2008 Sold
    $454,000 (+37.2%)
  • Jan 2001
    Public Records
  • Jan 12, 2001 Sold
    $331,000 (-2.6%)
  • Aug 2000
    mls logo MLS # 30435055
  • Aug 7, 2000 Listed
    $339,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $10,183 +3.8%
    $960,700 +22.6%
  • 2024
    $9,811 +1.2%
    $783,600 +5.45%
  • 2023
    $9,690 +5.4%
    $743,100 +8.06%
  • 2022
    $9,195 +2.6%
    $687,700
  • 2021
    $8,961 +9.3%
    $687,700 +4.78%
  • 2020
    $8,197 +19.0%
    $656,300 +18.06%
  • 2019
    $6,888 +6.5%
    $555,900 +2.11%
  • 2018
    $6,467 +4.2%
    $544,400 +4.25%
  • 2017
    $6,209 +17.2%
    $522,200
  • 2016
    $5,299
  • 299 Central Ave
    $915K
  • 02494
    $2.38M +70% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.69M -22% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
291 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,150,000 3/2 624 0.01
366 Cedar St, Needham, MA 02494 $1,625,000 4/3 1,304 0.02
285 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,148,000 5/3 958 0.03
294 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,691,000 4/2 1,388 0.03
302 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,321,000 4/3 1,174 0.03
30 Rosegate Rd, Needham, MA 02494 $1,075,000 3/1 1,040 0.04
309 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494 $1,682,000 4/2 1,166 0.04
28 Rosegate Rd, Needham, MA 02494 $1,679,000 3/2 1,248 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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