This charming, fully updated, home offers so much more than you can imagine. As soon as you pull into the paver driveway, you’ll see the upgrades & attention to detail. The first floor includes a gas fireplaced LR, DR with built-ins, updated kitchen with newer SS appliances, ½ bath, office, den or 4th BR & mudroom. A fully dormered second floor includes 3 bedrooms (oversized primary) & large updated full bath. The lower level offers additional finished living space with a gas fireplaced family room, bonus room, full bath & laundry room, all with heated floors and walkout access to a spacious patio & fully fenced backyard. The backyard is an oasis for entertainers and gardeners alike with multiple seating areas, lush perennial gardens, underground sprinklers, landscape lighting, a grilling area & 2 storage sheds. Newer roof & gas heating system (2018), new windows (2020) & tankless HW heater (2024). Nestled on a private dead-end street with easy access to Route 128/95 & Commuter Rail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$550Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Daryl Cohan• Compass
Bought with Ethan Forrest• The Aland Realty Group LLC
Est. $4,037 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5 Sachem Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73478157
Mar 26, 2026
Sold
$1,380,000
$550/sq ft
Feb 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 18, 2026
Listed
$1,350,000
$538/sq ft
MLS PIN #30346907
Dec 28, 1999
Sold
$282,000
$112/sq ft
Nov 1, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 1999
Listed
$295,000
$118/sq ft
SPACIOUS CAPE ON LARGE LEVEL LOT CONVENIENT TO TRAINS AND HI-WAYS. HARDWOOD FLRS. THROUGHOUT SPACIOUS ROOMS, BONUS FINISHED PLAYROOM W/FIREPLACE IN BSMT. NEEDS CARPET. 1ST FLR. BATHRM. EASILY MADE FULL. UPDATED ELEC. SERVICE.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$950,000
$379/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,390 (+6.7%)
$480,500 + $162,900
$643,400
2022
$7,863 (+2.6%)
$429,000 + $159,100
$588,100
2021
$7,663 (+5.1%)
$429,000 + $159,100
$588,100
2020
$7,292 (+8.3%)
$429,000 + $154,800
$583,800
2019
$6,733 (+5.3%)
$390,000 + $153,400
$543,400
2018
$6,396 (+3.5%)
$390,000 + $148,400
$538,400
2017
$6,179 (+3.0%)
$390,000 + $129,700
$519,700
2016
$5,997 (+13.8%)
$390,000 + $129,700
$519,700
2014
$5,268 (+3.0%)
$325,000 + $127,600
$452,600
2013
$5,114 (+3.2%)
$325,000 + $127,600
$452,600
2012
$4,956 (+2.1%)
$325,000 + $127,600
$452,600
2011
$4,855 (+3.5%)
$325,000 + $120,400
$445,400
2010
$4,690 (+5.7%)
$325,000 + $120,400
$445,400
2009
$4,436
$325,000 + $120,400
$445,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
141578
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 7
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Eliot
Middle Or Junior School: Hghrck/Pollard
High School: Nhs
Location Information
Directions: off Hunting Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Sachem Rd, Needham MA 02494
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141578
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John Eliot
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Pollard Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Needham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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