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.
Sold for $1,050,000 on 10/17/23
$1,050,000
56 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492
5beds
1,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1869
0.3 Acres Lot
$1,178,900 Zestimate®
$561/sqft
$4,083 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,178,900
$1.11M - $1.27M
$4,083/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 20, 2023 at 12:33pm
Listed by:
Betsy Millane 781-429-7790,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-237-8181,
Betsy Millane 781-429-7790
Bought with:
Greer Tan Swiston
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73149530
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood, Geothermal, Active Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Active Solar, Geothermal
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Sun Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 139327
- Zoning: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Post & Beam
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1869
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & neighborhood
Community
- 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
Location
- Region: Needham
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2023 | Sold | $1,050,000-8.7%$561/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73149530 | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Contingent | $1,150,000$614/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73149530 | ||
| 8/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+158.4%$614/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73149530 | ||
| 6/26/2003 | Sold | $445,000$238/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,372 -7.6% | $1,072,800 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $12,312 +31.8% | $983,400 +37.3% |
| 2023 | $9,338 +3.1% | $716,100 +5.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02492
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10High Rock SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
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Estimated market value
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