The home you've been waiting for has arrived! Bright colonial on a quiet street, in a great neighborhood! The character of the home is evident upon entry into the fireplaced living room which flows to the large dining room and sunny family room. Kitchen is oversized w/ generous eat-in area for seating as well as a peninsula w/ counter seating for four and a built in desk for mail/office, along with cabinets galore. Upstairs has a primary suite with a walk-in closet and two additional closets. Three other well sized bedrooms and a bright white full bath round out the second floor. Two stairwells lead to basement with bonus room and private home office. Large unfinished basement storage/workshop area not included in square footage. Mud room, garage, large deck, shed and large flat yard are all extra bonus features! New roof in 2024! Home is 6/10 mile to Hersey train to Boston's Back Bay & South Station. Approx 1 mile to Broadmeadow Elem & Pollard middle schools and easy highway access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,149 sq ftLot Size
$564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maura Cutting• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
SUNFILLED CLASSIC GARRISON COL.IN POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM HAS BLT-INS. FABULOUS DINING ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING. SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL BACK YARD. WALK TO TRAIN.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1992
Sold
$248,500
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 1988
Sold
$239,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,925 (+3.5%)
$581,000 + $333,500
$914,500
2022
$11,522 (+2.6%)
$538,000 + $323,800
$861,800
2021
$11,229 (+3.6%)
$538,000 + $323,800
$861,800
2020
$10,836 (+7.4%)
$538,000 + $329,600
$867,600
2019
$10,090 (+4.3%)
$489,100 + $325,300
$814,400
2018
$9,675 (+5.2%)
$489,100 + $325,300
$814,400
2017
$9,200 (+3.7%)
$489,100 + $284,700
$773,800
2016
$8,871 (+9.4%)
$489,100 + $279,600
$768,700
2014
$8,111 (+3.0%)
$425,300 + $271,500
$696,800
2013
$7,874 (+3.2%)
$425,300 + $271,500
$696,800
2012
$7,630 (+3.5%)
$425,300 + $271,500
$696,800
2011
$7,373 (+3.5%)
$425,300 + $251,100
$676,400
2010
$7,122 (+5.7%)
$425,300 + $251,100
$676,400
2009
$6,737
$425,300 + $251,100
$676,400
Tax history for 55 Berkshire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,925 (+3.5%)
$581,000 + $333,500
$914,500
2022
$11,522 (+2.6%)
$538,000 + $323,800
$861,800
2021
$11,229 (+3.6%)
$538,000 + $323,800
$861,800
2020
$10,836 (+7.4%)
$538,000 + $329,600
$867,600
2019
$10,090 (+4.3%)
$489,100 + $325,300
$814,400
2018
$9,675 (+5.2%)
$489,100 + $325,300
$814,400
2017
$9,200 (+3.7%)
$489,100 + $284,700
$773,800
2016
$8,871 (+9.4%)
$489,100 + $279,600
$768,700
2014
$8,111 (+3.0%)
$425,300 + $271,500
$696,800
2013
$7,874 (+3.2%)
$425,300 + $271,500
$696,800
2012
$7,630 (+3.5%)
$425,300 + $271,500
$696,800
2011
$7,373 (+3.5%)
$425,300 + $251,100
$676,400
2010
$7,122 (+5.7%)
$425,300 + $251,100
$676,400
2009
$6,737
$425,300 + $251,100
$676,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
2,593
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
136976
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
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Closet, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Bonus Room, Home Office, Mud Room, Entry Hall, Foyer
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,039
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 80
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,844
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Berkshire Road
UnparsedAddress: 55 Berkshire Road, Needham MA 02492
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,593
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 136976
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Offers Due Monday 10/21 At 10am. Thanks!
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Broadmeadow Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Pollard Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Needham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.97M
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