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701 South St, Needham, MA 02492

$2,561,000

Last sold 06/22/2015 for $1.69M

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 5,022

    Sqft ($337/Sqft)

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About 701 South St

Property type House
Year built 1880
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.45 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
A beautiful renovation of this long admired 1880s estate has created a home perfectly suited to today's lifestyle. With grand scaled rooms, soaring ceilings & wonderful period details, this special property sits majestically on 1.5 private acres in the heart of Needham's estate area. Brand new gourmet kitchen features beautiful finishes & top of the line equipment & dining area. The sweeping formal living area, featuring inlaid floors, stunning chandeliers & a beautiful fireplace, is ideal for grand scale entertaining & festive family holidays. Elegant dinner parties await in the FP'd dining room with new butler's panty. The large FP'd family room offers direct access to the bluestone patio & rounded stone sitting walls. Private, fireplaced study. Lovely master suite inclds dressing room, walk in closets & steam shower. Renovated baths & laundry; high-tech garage flooring. Incredible great room bonus space over the 3-car heated/cooled garage. All new natural gas systems. A treasure.
Listed by
Listing Agent - The Petrini Bell Team
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71783901 • last updated 11 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71783901
SqFt 5022
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 1.45
Property Tax 17756
Year Built 1880
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
# Half Baths 2
Primary Bedroom Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room
Bedroom 5 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 11
Add'l Room 3 Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom
Family Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
Add'l Room 2 Mud Room, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access
Laundry Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric
Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Add'l Room 5 Great Room, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Dining Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar
Add'l Room 4 Bathroom, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Add'l Room 1 Fireplace, Closet, Study
Basement Partial, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System
# Fireplaces 4
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Cable Available, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic, French Doors
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete, Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached, Garage Door Opener
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 3
Exterior Features Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Utility Connections For Gas Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access
Location
County Norfolk
Middle School Pollard
Elementary School Newman
High School Needham HS
APN M:2040001700000
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Publicly Maint.
Frontage 154
$2.56M
Range: $2.17M-$2.94M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71783901
  • Jun 22, 2015 Sold
    $1,690,000 (-5.8%)
  • Apr 19, 2015 Under Agreement
  • Apr 4, 2015 Contingent
  • Jan 14, 2015 Listed
    $1,795,000 (+19.7%)
  • Aug 2012
    mls logo MLS # 71426538
  • Aug 24, 2012 Listed
    $1,499,000 (-9.1%)
  • Sep 2011
    mls logo MLS # 71291802
  • Sep 23, 2011 Listed
    $1,649,000 (+24.9%)
  • Apr 2007
    mls logo MLS # 70473048
  • Apr 24, 2007 Sold
    $1,320,000 (-11.3%)
  • Oct 11, 2006 Listed
    $1,489,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $27,336 +11.7%
    $2,578,900 +31.95%
  • 2024
    $24,470 +0.6%
    $1,954,500 +4.83%
  • 2023
    $24,313 +0.5%
    $1,864,500 +3.05%
  • 2022
    $24,192 +2.6%
    $1,809,400
  • 2021
    $23,576 +6.8%
    $1,809,400 +2.41%
  • 2020
    $22,069 +1.6%
    $1,766,900 +0.75%
  • 2019
    $21,728 +4.3%
    $1,753,700
  • 2018
    $20,834 +9.6%
    $1,753,700 +9.68%
  • 2017
    $19,011 +6.0%
    $1,598,900
  • 2016
    $17,941
  • 701 South St
    $1.69M
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.69M -22% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
36 Woodworth Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $2,984,000 —/— 2,975 0.02
695 South St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,438,000 2/1 1,885 0.03
681 South St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,458,000 4/3 2,472 0.05
28 Woodworth Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $3,819,000 6/6 2,507 0.05
731 South St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,882,000 3/4 1,689 0.06
669 South St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,415,000 4/2 1,896 0.09
27 Woodworth Rd, Needham, MA 02492 $3,909,000 5/5 2,454 0.09
648 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,210,000 5/3 1,491 0.1

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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6/10
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
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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