Off market

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$2,077,300

288 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

2beds

871sqft

SingleFamily

Built in 1915

9,147 Square Feet Lot

$2,077,300 Zestimate^®

$2,385/sqft

$2,860 Estimated rent

Home value

$2,077,300

$1.62M - $2.66M

$2,860/mo

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What's special

Excellent opportunity for first-time buyer looking in Needham or builders seeking their next project. This charming cape in need of updates is located minutes from John Eliot Elementary School, Needham Heights Commuter Rail Station, Route 95/128, Starbucks, and Trader Joe's. Set on a nearly one-quarter acre level lot with 68 foot frontage, this property is surrounded by many new and newer homes. Property is being sold "As Is".

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced air, Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Basement: Partially finished

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 871 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage - Detached

Features

Exterior features: Wood

Lot

Size: 9,147 sqft

Details

Parcel number: NEEDM0920B0011L00000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1915

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Needham

Other

Other facts

Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Flooring: Wood, Wall To Wall Carpet, Laminate
Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Year Round: Yes
Exterior: Wood
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bed2 Level: Second Floor
Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub
Kit Level: First Floor
Mbr Level: Second Floor
Style: Cape
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Bed2 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Din Dscrp: Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Din Level: First Floor
Mbr Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Garage Parking: Detached
Bth1 Level: Second Floor
Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Laminate, Gas Stove
Basement Feature: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead
Lead Paint: Unknown
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Foundation: Fieldstone
Liv Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Laundry Dscrp: Washer Hookup
Road Type: Public
Liv Level: First Floor
Lot Description: Paved Drive, Easements
Sf Type: Detached
Laundry Level: Basement

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2020	Sold	$345,000-30.9%$396/sqft
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4/21/2020	Pending sale	$499,000$573/sqft
Source: Compass #72644683 Report a problem
4/16/2020	Listed for sale	$499,000-5.8%$573/sqft
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12/9/2019	Listing removed	$530,000$608/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham #72567812 Report a problem
10/25/2019	Pending sale	$530,000$608/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham #72567812 Report a problem
10/25/2019	Listed for sale	$530,000$608/sqft
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10/15/2019	Pending sale	$530,000$608/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham #72567812 Report a problem
10/15/2019	Listed for sale	$530,000$608/sqft
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9/27/2019	Pending sale	$530,000$608/sqft
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9/19/2019	Listed for sale	$530,000$608/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$22,372 -12.9%	$2,110,600 +2.9%
2024	$25,692 +2.2%	$2,052,100 +6.5%
2023	$25,137 +60.6%	$1,927,700 +64.6%
2022	$15,655 +155.8%	$1,170,900 +149.3%
2021	$6,119 +7.3%	$469,600 +2.8%
2020	$5,704 +8.9%	$456,700 +8%
2019	$5,240 +4.3%	$422,900
2018	$5,024 +2.6%	$422,900 +2.7%
2017	$4,895 +2.7%	$411,700 -0.3%
2016	$4,764	$412,800