Bright & cheery Cape style home w/open layout in desirable High Rock School neighborhood. This 3 bed/2 bath home w/hardwood floors throughout & beautiful scenery from every new window, will calm you after the day. Main level features lovely fireplaced living room, dining room, eik w/Silestone counters, skylight & direct access to a large deck overlooking the private backyard. Primary bed w/4 windows, a terrific office nook & an updated bath complete the 1st floor. 2nd floor w/2 good size beds, windows w/2 exposures, good closets and a renovated full bath. The unfinished basement has a laundry room, significant storage & a walk out. The large backyard has more than enough space for everyone; plant a garden, play ball, relax in the sun or shade & enjoy a nice afternoon on the lower patio. Design the perfect yard for this wonderful home. One-car garage. Some updates needed. Fantastic location, close to Needham Center. Easy access to highway, ¾ mi to commuter & public transportation
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
$755Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jill Streck• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Bought with Chris Kostopoulos Group• Keller Williams Realty
Welcome to this storybook Cape on a lovely tree lined side street within walking distance to Needham Center and commuter rail. Highlights include: curb appeal; formal living room with fireplace open to dining room, deck, patio and large garden; spacious, sunny & inviting EIK; 4 bedrooms - 2 king sized; 2 full baths; attached garage; hardwood floors; extra storage space; playroom; new roof.
Public Records
May 18, 1993
Sold
$585,000
$397/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,425 (+14.2%)
$525,900 + $273,600
$799,500
2022
$9,130 (+2.6%)
$496,100 + $186,800
$682,900
2021
$8,898 (+3.7%)
$496,100 + $186,800
$682,900
2020
$8,578 (+8.3%)
$496,100 + $190,700
$686,800
2019
$7,921 (+4.3%)
$451,000 + $188,300
$639,300
2018
$7,595 (+3.8%)
$451,000 + $188,300
$639,300
2017
$7,316 (+3.0%)
$451,000 + $164,300
$615,300
2016
$7,101 (+7.0%)
$451,000 + $164,300
$615,300
2014
$6,635 (+3.0%)
$410,000 + $160,000
$570,000
2013
$6,441 (+3.2%)
$410,000 + $160,000
$570,000
2012
$6,242 (+3.4%)
$410,000 + $160,000
$570,000
2011
$6,039 (+9.3%)
$410,000 + $144,000
$554,000
2010
$5,527 (+6.7%)
$410,000 + $114,900
$524,900
2009
$5,180
$410,000 + $110,100
$520,100
Tax history for 81 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,425 (+14.2%)
$525,900 + $273,600
$799,500
2022
$9,130 (+2.6%)
$496,100 + $186,800
$682,900
2021
$8,898 (+3.7%)
$496,100 + $186,800
$682,900
2020
$8,578 (+8.3%)
$496,100 + $190,700
$686,800
2019
$7,921 (+4.3%)
$451,000 + $188,300
$639,300
2018
$7,595 (+3.8%)
$451,000 + $188,300
$639,300
2017
$7,316 (+3.0%)
$451,000 + $164,300
$615,300
2016
$7,101 (+7.0%)
$451,000 + $164,300
$615,300
2014
$6,635 (+3.0%)
$410,000 + $160,000
$570,000
2013
$6,441 (+3.2%)
$410,000 + $160,000
$570,000
2012
$6,242 (+3.4%)
$410,000 + $160,000
$570,000
2011
$6,039 (+9.3%)
$410,000 + $144,000
$554,000
2010
$5,527 (+6.7%)
$410,000 + $114,900
$524,900
2009
$5,180
$410,000 + $110,100
$520,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Great Plain ave to Market Tree Rd right onto Fairview Rd left onto Sylvan Rd
UnparsedAddress: 81 Sylvan Road, Needham MA 02492
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,473
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 144670
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
High Rock School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Needham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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