Beautiful Colonial in Needham's Ladder Streets area. This bright, well-maintained home blends classic charm with thoughtful updates, including an updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and fresh interior paint. The main level features a spacious front-to-back living room with fireplace, large windows, crown molding, and warm hardwood floors. A formal dining room with wainscoting offers great natural light, while the updated eat-in kitchen includes white and soft green cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, brass-toned fixtures, recessed lighting, and a center island with seating. A sun-filled bonus room offers flexible space for an office, sitting room, or playroom. Upstairs includes four corner bedrooms and a full bath along with central air. An additional 1/2 bath on the main level. Outside, enjoy a fenced rear yard with a large patio, lawn area, and driveway with detached garage. Convenient to town center, parks and commuter rail.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 864
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,632
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,496
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138852
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Sale and tax history for 51 Stevens Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSPIN #73525238
Jun 4, 2026
Rental Removed
$5,500
$3/sq ft
May 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$5,500
$3/sq ft
MLS PIN #73280550
Sep 26, 2024
Sold
$1,375,000
$843/sq ft
Aug 28, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2024
Listed
$1,079,000
$661/sq ft
+29
Attractive 1920's Colonial in highly sought after "ladder streets". Period charm features high ceilings, crown moldings, built-in cabinet, and wainscoting. Well maintained home with newer windows, updated boiler, hot water tank, and 200 amp electrical service. This sun filled home has a front to back fireplaced living room, sun room/office, dining room, eat-in kitchen and full bath on the main level. Second floor has four corner bedrooms and full bath. Fenced in rear yard. Great opportunity to put your creative design talents to work and create your dream home. Perfect for expansion or build new. Close proximity to town center, middle school, and train. Open Houses Saturday August 24th 11:00 to 1:00 and Sunday August 25th 12:00 to 2:00. Offers due by noon on Tuesday August 27th.
Public Records
Jul 21, 1971
Sold
$40,750
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,921 (+5.0%)
$565,200 + $195,600
$760,800
2022
$9,446 (+2.6%)
$518,600 + $187,900
$706,500
2021
$9,206 (+5.0%)
$518,600 + $187,900
$706,500
2020
$8,769 (+8.8%)
$519,100 + $183,000
$702,100
2019
$8,060 (+4.3%)
$471,900 + $178,600
$650,500
2018
$7,728 (+3.0%)
$471,900 + $178,600
$650,500
2017
$7,501 (+3.0%)
$471,900 + $159,000
$630,900
2016
$7,281 (+0.1%)
$471,900 + $159,000
$630,900
2014
$7,272 (+13.7%)
$473,000 + $151,700
$624,700
2013
$6,397 (+3.2%)
$414,400 + $151,700
$566,100
2012
$6,199 (+2.9%)
$414,400 + $151,700
$566,100
2011
$6,022 (+3.5%)
$414,400 + $138,100
$552,500
2010
$5,818 (+5.7%)
$414,400 + $138,100
$552,500
2009
$5,503
$414,400 + $138,100
$552,500
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Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Broadmeadow Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Pollard Middle School
Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Needham High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Public facts and zoning for 51 Stevens Rd
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Stories
2
Lot Size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1925
Year Renovated
1998
County
Norfolk County
APN
138852
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023.
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