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Sold on 09/06/2023

56 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492

  • $1,008,000

    Last sold 09/06/2023 for $1.05M

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,872

    Sqft ($561/Sqft)

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About 56 Howland St

Property type House
Year built 1869
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.3 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
This is a terrific, historical home with a fabulous garden, solar and heat pump energy savings, and in a great location. Walk to town, schools, and trains. Near to highways and public transportation. Solar panels and the heat pump makes this house very energy efficient. EV hook up comes with the house Built in 1869, this house was moved from downtown to its current neighborhood location. Climb the steps to the front porch, then through the red door to a large living room that features high ceilings, a wall lined with bookshelves and a wood stove. The updated kitchen has soapstone counters, new stainless appliances and open floor plan with the dining room and sun room. Hardwood floors throughout. Soaring ceilings on the first floor, generously sized bedrooms upstairs with newly refurbished bath rooms. A large walk-in closet/office is off the main bedroom. The back opens onto a wood deck with a grape trellis over looking the natural, flowing gardens which are full of fruit bearing plant.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Betsy Millane
Listing Office - Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73149530 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Heat Pump, Active Solar, Geothermal
Heating Heat Pump, Wood, Geothermal, Active Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Wood Stove
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 73149530
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1872
Lot Size (SqFt) 13068
Lot Size (Acres) 0.3
Annual Property Tax 9338
Year Built 1869
Interior
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full
Total # of Bathrooms 3
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Bedroom 5 Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Wood
Basement Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Living Room Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wood
Dining Room First, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Utility Connections For Gas Range, Utility Connections For Electric Range, Utility Connections For Gas Oven, Utility Connections For Electric Oven, Utility Connections For Gas Dryer
Accessibility Features No
Interior Features Closet, Sun Room
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Roof Shingle
Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Parking Desc Off Street, Tandem, Paved
# Parking Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
Patio/ Porch Porch, Deck - Wood
Lot Desc Other
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Green Features: Water Conservation Water-Smart Landscaping
Water Source Public
Location
County Norfolk
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Zoning SRB
APN 139327
Directions Dedham Ave To Pleasant Street To The End. Left On Howland.
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
$1M
Range: $876K-$1.13M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2023
    mls logo MLS # 73149530
  • Oct 20, 2023 Sold
    $1,050,000 (-8.7%)
  • Sep 7, 2023 Active
  • Aug 17, 2023 Listed
    $1,150,000 (+158.4%)
  • Jun 2003
    Public Records
  • Jun 26, 2003 Sold
    $445,000
  • 56 Howland St
    $1.05M
  • 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
48 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,256,000 3/2 1,637 0.02
60 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,266,000 4/2 1,310 0.02
88 Pleasant St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,612,000 4/3 1,489 0.03
68 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,142,000 3/1 1,248 0.03
45 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,036,000 3/1 742 0.03
69 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,142,000 3/1 1,236 0.04
79 Pleasant St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,345,000 4/3 2,064 0.04
36 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492 $832,000 3/2 876 0.05

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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