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Sold on 07/11/2011
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685 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492

  • $5,123,000

    Last sold 07/11/2011 for $2.48M

  • 5

    bed

  • 6

    bath

  • 6,325

    Sqft ($393/Sqft)

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About 685 Charles River St

Property type House
Year built 1917
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4.35 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Singular opportunity to own a very private 1917 English Country Manor Estate majestically sited on nearly 4.5 acres with panoramic views overlooking Sabrina Lake. The commanding residence is set back from the road at the end of a long winding drive in a premier Needham location. With understated elegance, savor impeccably maintained period detail, gracious proportion, privacy, and views of the emerald grounds and pristine lake. Potential to purchase an additional acre. Once in a lifetime!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jill Boudreau
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71082784 • last updated 20 hours ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air, Radiant, Oil, Electric, Fireplace
Levels/Style Other (See Remarks)
MLS # 71082784
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 6325
Lot Size (SqFt) 189486
Lot Size (Acres) 4.35
Annual Property Tax 18719.66
Year Built 1917
Interior
Primary Bathroom Yes
Total # of Bathrooms 6
# Full Baths 5
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Bedroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet, Flooring - Marble
Basement Full
Family Room Bathroom - Full, Closet, 23
Living Room Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Dining Room First, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Rooms 13
Laundry Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Window(s) - Picture, Kitchen Island
Flooring Flooring - Marble
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
# Fireplaces 4
Interior Features Wet Bar, Sun Room, Library, Office, Play Room
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Exterior
Foundation Other
Roof Shingle
# Covered Spaces 2
Parking Desc Detached, Off Street
# Parking Spaces 10
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio/ Porch Porch, Patio
Lot Desc Wooded, Easements, Additional Land Avail., Level
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source Public, City/Town Water
Location
View Scenic View(s)
Waterfront Waterfront, Lake, Frontage, Private
County Norfolk
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
Zoning AP
APN M:2230002800000, 146473
Directions Grove Street Or Dover Road To Charles River Street. Please Stay To Right At Fork In Long Driveway.
$5.12M
Range: $4.14M-$6.09M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2011
    mls logo MLS # 71082784
  • Oct 28, 2011 Sold
    $2,485,000
  • May 18, 2010 Listed
    $3,295,000 (-2.9%)
  • Oct 2011
    Public Records
  • Oct 28, 2011 Sold
    $2,485,000 (-24.6%)
  • Jun 2008
    mls logo MLS # 70772376
  • Jun 4, 2008 Listed
    $3,395,000
  • 685 Charles River St
    $2.48M
  • —
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.71M -21% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
695 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 $3,664,000 6/6 3,112 0.04
71 Locust Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,713,000 5/3 2,044 0.08
59 Locust Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,716,000 5/2 1,785 0.08
723 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,963,000 5/4 1,718 0.08
41 Locust Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,629,000 4/2 1,746 0.08
89 Locust Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,466,000 4/2 1,104 0.09
699 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,039,000 5/3 2,159 0.09
27 Locust Ln, Needham, MA 02492 $1,534,000 3/2 1,400 0.09

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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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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