Birds Hill, Needham
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The Town of Needham is located on rocky uplands within a loop of the Charles River, almost isolated from the surrounding countryside. Though the area was used for some grazing by Dedham residents and some land grants were made, the river served as an effective barrier and the town was slow to develop. Early settlers relied primarily on agriculture and grazing plus some winter lumbering with orchards and tanneries as supplements. Saw mills and grist mills were opened by a number of settlers along the Charles through the 18th century.
Extension of the railroad and land speculation encouraged settlement, and the town saw the growth of industrial employment and production at the same time during the mid-19th century. Needham manufacturers made knit goods, underwear, hats, shoes and silk, although attempts to cultivate silk worms were short-lived. Land speculation, housing development and knitted underwear continued to be the foundation of Needham's economy into the 20th century, with the famous William Carter Corporation prominent in the children's knitwear industry.
The construction of Route 128 in 1931 opened portions of the town to development as part of the hi-tech highway in the post-World War II electronic industrial boom. Modern Needham remains a pleasant heavily suburban community with good access to Boston for commuters and a
significant number of local job slots.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
7 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
10 |
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8th Grade Math: |
8 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
51 |
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8th Grade Science: |
8 |
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4th Grade Math: |
14 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
11 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,004
Average SAT scores:
1748
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.6 to 1
Community
Population:28,263 Median Income in town: $113,090 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 7.6 / 1,000
Violent: 0.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
8
/ 0
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $655,900
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $622,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 5%
Avg single family tax bill:
$6,377
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Hersey Station (Needham Line)
Needham Center (Needham Line)
Needham Heights (Needham Line)
Needham Junction (Needham Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
59
Miles to Boston:
19
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
29
Rail time to Boston:
34
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,375,000
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New construction in Mitchell School district. Home to feature high end finishes, 5 beds, 4.5 baths and a beautiful walk-out lower level. Plans in hand and construction set to begin. Ample opportunities for buyer to customize throughout.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,385,000
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Beautiful new construction in premiere Needham location. Walk to Broadmeadow School and Hersey station. Nine foot ceilings,detailed mouldings, and hardwood throughout. Chefs kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances and large island. Five large bedrooms, and 3 full baths on 2nd floor. Finished third floor with bedroom and bath.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$399,888
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"Tree House Living!" This bungalow cottage offers 2 fireplaces, HW floors and abundance of charm. Brick patio provides a fabulous oasis of privacy and backyard has elevated western exposure for beautiful sunsets. Abutts town forest and overlooks Perry Park with playground below. Tremendous opportunity to get into Needham at an affordable price with knock-down potential if buyer has 'vision'. This lot has FAR more potential then newer homes across the street!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,389,000
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Framing almost complete, but Opportunity for custom design choices still remains. Beautiful tree lined street, walking distance to Broadmeadow Elementary and Hersey commuter rail. 10' CEILINGS ON 1ST FLOOR! Gas Heating & Cooking, Eat-In Chef's kitchen, Living room w/ coffered ceiling, family room w/ fireplace, Elegant MB, Guest suite w/ full bath, 3 full baths on 2nd flr, finished 3rd flr w/ BR & full bath. Finished LL. Click on blue box for example from previous house built.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$429,000
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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!! Highly desirable BIRDS HILL area of Needham and in the coveted MITCHELL SCHOOL district. Start building almost immediately! Large 12,600+ sq foot corner lot has already been cleared. Existing home has been demolished, trees removed, and water & sewer already on the lot. Natural gas line nearby! Seller has plans in hand for new 3500+ sq foot, 4 bedroom home which could be built on the lot to be included in sale. Definite possibility of building much larger home as well!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,450,000
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New construction in Broadmeadow School district on a level 10,454sf lot. Home features high end kitchen, custom trim and built-ins. Open first floor plan w/ great room, pantry, office, living room & dining room. 2nd fl laundry + 5 bedrooms including Master Suite, guest bath and j&j bath. Playroom and full bath on 3rd floor. Exterior features include cedar shingles, paver patio & driveway, farmer's porch, irrigation & accent lighting. Great neighborhood, high end quality, quiet street.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,347,000
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SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE on this new Birds Hill colonial! Innovative, flowing 1st floor w/9ft.ceiling,library/office,custom Kitchen cabinetry w/top of the line appliances,granite,marble & stainless,gas cook top,double oven opens to FP family rm.Spacious mud rm w/great built ins.Exquisite details throughout.Outstanding closet space.Mahogany front porch leads to elegant foyer.Expanded finished 3rd floor incudes: Bedroom, full bath & rec. room Walk to school & train.GAS HEAT.Ready for occupancy.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,449,000
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Exciting opportunity for custom design in prime Birds Hill location, walk to Perry Park & Mitchell School! Well known local builder to begin early summer, completed 12/15/12. Includes Coffered & Tray ceilings, Chef's Kitchen w/granite, FR w/Fireplace, Large Mudroom, Elegant master w/ large shower, 3 full baths on 2nd flr, 3rd flr w/bath and 5th BR. Over sized lot in beautiful tree lined neighborhood w/ plenty of new construction. Click blue box for virtual tour of similar home to be built.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,289,000
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To be Built !! New Construction !! Custom Built Colonial !! Broadmeadow School !! Birds Hill !! Pre-construction Pricing!! Please do not walk lot
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,499,000
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Special Financing! See Attached! Beautiful custom built home in one of Needham's most popular neighborhood locations, Bird's Hill. Features include four levels of living, five bedrooms, five and one half baths, custom kitchen cabinetry with stainless steel, high end applainces, center island, hardwoods throughout, stone fireplace in family room, brick fireplace in finished lower level, crown moldings, custom woodwork, high ceilings. Walk to park, school and train.
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