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Sold on 09/14/2017

56 Morningside Rd, Needham, MA 02492

  • $1,340,000

    Last sold 09/14/2017 for $925K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,750

    Sqft ($336/Sqft)

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About 56 Morningside Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1938
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.33 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Stunning Center hall colonial Winter views of downtown Boston and bird sanctuary at rear of wooded lot. Meticulously landscaped over a 35year period with trees, shrubs and perennials. Oversize 1/3 acre lot with lawn for ample space for lawn games. Enjoy Watching the seasons change. Cooking and dining in the south facing kitchen overlooking the gardens. Very peaceful setting, a short seven minute walk to MBTA commuter rail. Lower level: office/recreation room, full bath and laundry, Entrance on grade level. First floor: Gourmet kitchen sub zero refrigerator and Miele steam oven, master chef oven, and built-in coffee system. Dining room, living room, library and 1/2 bath. Front and side entrance at grade level. Second floor: master bedroom with walk in closet, two additional bedrooms and full bath. Meticulously restored and maintained home situated on Bird’s Hill, the highest point in Needham. Located
Listed by
Listing Agent - Cynthia Janisch
Listing Office - Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72192606 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 43 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Attached
MLS # 72192606
SqFt 2750
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.33
Property Tax 8336
Year Built 1938
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 10
Kitchen Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Slider, Pot Filler Faucet
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
# Fireplaces 2
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Shingles
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame, Stone/Concrete
Garage/ Parking Attached
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall
Lot Desc Wooded, Paved Drive, Cleared, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Storm Doors, Attic Vent Elec.
Electricity 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Utilities: Hot Water Oil, Tankless
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
Neighborhood Bird's Hill
Area Birds Hill
County Norfolk
Middle School Pollard
Elementary School Broadmeadow
High School Needham
APN 024-058-000, 138118
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
$1.34M
Range: $1.07M-$1.6M
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2017
    mls logo MLS # 72192606
  • Sep 14, 2017 Sold
    $925,000
  • Jul 27, 2017 Under Agreement
  • Jul 13, 2017 Contingent
  • Jul 1, 2017 Listed
    $925,000
  • 56 Morningside Rd
    $925K
  • Birds Hill
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.78M -27% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
50 Morningside Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,520,000 3/2 1,210 0.02
178 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,673,000 5/2 1,176 0.02
51 Morningside Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,218,000 3/1 880 0.02
78 Morningside Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $2,634,000 6/5 1,968 0.03
44 Morningside Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,210,000 3/1 785 0.04
45 Morningside Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,260,000 3/1 968 0.04
170 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,773,000 3/2 1,484 0.04
118 Aletha Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $1,402,000 3/2 1,399 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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10/10
Broadmeadow Elementary School
public Grades 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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