This home's estimate is 15.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
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198 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492
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OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! South Facing, gets sun all day! This is one of the best, easiest and fastest ways to build A GOOD AMOUNT of equity with VERY LITTLE WORK REQUIRED! Most of the work is done... all the big ticket items complete! Kitchen recently redone with engineered granite countertops and cherry cabinets, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs bath is in good condition. Downstairs bath only needs wallpaper stripped and repainting. Fireplaced Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room and 2 Large first floor bedrooms were recently repainted.There are 2 very large bedrooms upstairs with built-ins and they could use some fresh paint but show very well as-is. Partially finished basement has lots of storage, updated electrical panel with 200 amp service, 11 year old oil furnace and 2 year old 50 gallon hot water storage tank. Newer Roof, Siding and Windows (2008) 1848 S.F. of Living Space Above Grade!
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Sale history for 198 Forest St
$357/sq ft
$365/sq ft
$373/sq ft
$198/sq ft
Tax history for 198 Forest St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 2
- AttachedGarageYN: Yes
- Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 357
- Length: 21
- Width: 17
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 234
- Length: 18
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 140
- Length: 14
- Width: 10
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 16
- Width: 12
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Living Room Information
- Area: 286
- Length: 22
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 132
- Length: 12
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 120
- Length: 12
- Width: 10
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Bulkhead
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Interior Features: Play Room
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,848
- Foundation Details: Block
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Gray
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Property Information
- Accessibility Features: No
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
- Lot Features: Wooded
- Frontage Length: 150
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,649
- Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Central Ave to Forest Street at Volantes Farm
- UnparsedAddress: 198 Forest St, Needham MA 02492
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, T-Station
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,848
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Renovated: 1999
- County: Norfolk County
- APN: 143400
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 1
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Home values near 198 Forest St
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2368 Sq. Ft. | $1,345,147 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1364 Sq. Ft. | $957,477 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3 Baths | 1624 Sq. Ft. | $1,105,437 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2493 Sq. Ft. | $1,419,500 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1474 Sq. Ft. | $993,336 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1727 Sq. Ft. | $1,075,333 |
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