56 Howland St, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492
$1,050,000
Est. $5,589/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,872
Sq Ft
$561
Price/Sq Ft
0.30
Acres
1869
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
29
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 30, 2025 • MLS# 73149530 Copied!

About this home

This is a terrific, historical home with a fabulous garden, solar and heat pump energy savings, and in a great location. Walk to town, schools, and trains. Near to highways and public transportation. Solar panels and the heat pump makes this house very energy efficient. EV hook up comes with the house Built in 1869, this house was moved from downtown to its current neighborhood location. Climb the steps to the front porch, then through the red door to a large living room that features high ceilings, a wall lined with bookshelves and a wood stove. The updated kitchen has soapstone counters, new stainless appliances and open floor plan with the dining room and sun room. Hardwood floors throughout. Soaring ceilings on the first floor, generously sized bedrooms upstairs with newly refurbished bath rooms. A large walk-in closet/office is off the main bedroom. The back opens onto a wood deck with a grape trellis over looking the natural, flowing gardens which are full of fruit bearing plant.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1869
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,872 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,150,000
Final Sale Price: $1,050,000
Difference: $100,000 (-8.7%)
Performance Metrics
91.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $614
Sale $/sq ft: $561
This property sold for $561 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.7% below the original asking price.

With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1869
Living Area 1,872 sq ft
Lot Size 0.30 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Heat Pump, Wood, Geothermal, Active Solar, Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Wood Stove
Cooling Heat Pump, Active Solar, Geothermal
Flooring Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - Energy Star
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Drought Tolerant/water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $9,338
Assessed Value $716,100

Location

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Neighborhood

56 Howland St, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492

Walkability

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Schools

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $778
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

8.7%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 17, 2023
$1,050,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Aug 17, 2023
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Millane Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 17, 2023 New Listing Added $1,150,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
29 days
Price per Sq Ft
$561

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $9,338 $716,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,338
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$716,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsy Millane
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN218559
Office MLS ID AN5755

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