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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:
150
/ 24
/ 4
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:
$679,000
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Like new! 3 bedroom, 2 bath Brick/Stone Ranch. Many updates include: new kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. New baths, new air conditioning, new lighting, new energy saving windows, newer roof & wood floors. 2 fireplaces. Generous storage space. Bonus rooms on lower level, playroom, office or au pair suite. Cedar closets. Large lot with sprinkler system overlooking Cricket Field & playground. Convenient walk to shops/train. Gas line on Street.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$799,000
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Exceptional elegant 1920's Brick Colonial with many updates and improvements. Wood floors, high ceilings, 2 fireplaces, large rooms, updated cherry kitchen, 1st floor laundry, French doors, central air, ceiling fans, lower level playroom, exercise room, storage, patio, balconies, well landscaped yard with fountain.Two car garage with large driveway. Privacy and convenience combined. Walk to shops and train.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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Charming Victorian Colonial "Carter House" with fabulous detail, high ceilings, wood floors, large rooms and updated kitchen and baths. Recently painted inside and out. Flair of yesteryear but perfect for today's living style. Large yard. Walk to town location.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,050,000
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Two year young Colonial located on a cul-de-sac & convenient to major roads. Created specifically for a unique lot, it defines a new direction in housing where special attention & emphasis is placed on energy efficiency & interior air quality. It features newer technology--open cell spray foam insulation, dual fuel heat pumps w/heat recovery ventilator, low VOC interior surfaces & is Energy Star Certified Tier 2. Open floorplan, impeccable details plus quality amenities create a home to enjoy!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$899,900
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FANTASTIC 'like new' colonial on a cul de sac in a wonderful family neighborhood. This 10 room, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home first floor features eat in kitchen and newer appliances, library with built-ins, large laundry room, gracious dining room and living room plus spacious fireplaced family room. Second floor offers a grand master suite with sitting room, walkin and cedar closets and 3 more good sized bedrooms.Great deck leads to fenced in yard. Also a finished lower level, C/A, and sprinklers.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$619,000
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This outstanding Home has been completely Renovated from top to Bottom !! Where do I start ? How about the Kitchen Expansion which has resulted in a Stunning Kitchen with Granite Counters & Sparkling Hardwoods & High End Cabinetry ~ New Living Room fireplace with Marble and fine moldings ~ Enjoy the state of the art Media Room with Cinema and Surround Speakers ~ Master Bedroom with Walk in Closet with built in Shelving ~ Master with Heated Floors and Huge Skylights ~ So Much More
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$545,000
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Meticulous, spacious and sun-filled are just a few words to describe this wonderful family home situated on private cul-de-sac in Broadmeadow District. Features include master with bath, Fire-placed FR, oversized 2-car attached garage with excellent storage, A/C, irrigation system, office or 4th bedroom on lower level, and good sized deck off of large eat-in kitchen. Don't miss out! SHOWINGS BEGIN AT OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012, from 1:00-3:00
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,249,000
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NEW CONSTRUCTION with a delightfully refreshing design! Up and Ready in excellent neighborhood setting, sleek open Kitchen fit for the best of chefs, industrial grade stainless range, plus a marble top island with beverage frig, breakfast eating area with vaulted ceiling. Fantastic mudroom, recessed rope lighting to set the most intriguing of moods, gas fireplace and cherry inlay hardwood floors for a rich classic look. Master with tub his/her walk-in-closets.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$569,000
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Great opportunity to build a new house on an acre. The land is beautiful. Gas is in the street. This is a walk to Needham Heights. Great access to major routes.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$519,000
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Victorian style townhouse one block from town common. Renovated in 2001 this home sparkles throughout. Granite kitchen with maple cabinets & stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors on first level, high ceilings, master bedroom with bath, third floor bedroom/home office/exercies room with vaulted ceiling and skylight. Mudroom area at back door opens to patio perfect for barbecue.Gas utilities. Plenty of basement storage and one car garage. Nicley landscaped.
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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:
Land
PRICE:
$475,000
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This undeveloped, level lot is just 1.2 miles from Needham's town center with commuter rail station, restaurants and shopping. The location has great access to the elementary school, middle school and ball field. Public water, sewer and natural gas are on the street. Lot size is 12,286 square feet with 80 feet of road frontage.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$639,000
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Fabulous opportunity to own updated spacious 2 family house in the attractive Needham Heights neighboorhood. Lower unit offers 2 bedrooms,1 full bath, newer kitchen with granite counter tops, updated bathroom, covered front porch and also a rear deck. Upper larger unit has spacious master-suite with walk-in closet, renovated full bath. The large eat-in kitchen has access to a lovely deck. Upper unit also features office/den, laundry room and 2nd full bath. Walk to town and train! Don't miss out!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,299,000
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Stunning renovation,brick colonial in the estate area of Needham/Wellesley near Dana Hall,Wellesley College and Welles&Need Ctrs.The beautiful foyer welcomes you w/ebony stained floors, front to back living room,sunroom,formal dining room and spectacular chef's kitchen opening to fireplaced family room There is a luxurious master suite w/sitting area&spa like bath/ four more bedrooms,w/2 full baths.Huge new mudroom and three finished lower level rooms with direct walk out to park like grounds
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$749,000
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8 spacious and distinctive Townhomes in a beautiful subdivision with a feeling of a single family home No condo fee. Only thing you share with other unit iis insurance. about $900.00 a year.10 inches of insulation between units. Private fenced rear yard with sprinklers. A 2680sf new 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Needham for under $750,000.00 with many amentities including, granite / stainless steel kitchens, gas heat and cooking, 2 car garage, great closet space Must see
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$749,888
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4 bed 3 full bath renovated single family home offers modern fully applianced kitchen with: GRANITE COUNTERS, new appliances, cherry cabinets, enormous breakfast nook. Large living room w/ FIREPLACE and separate formal dining room are great for entertaining. 3 zones for heating & CENTRAL AIR. Au pair suite offers an additional 5TH BEDROOM, as well as a full living room w/ FIREPLACE, bath, & private entrance. In ground POOL w/diving board + slide & outdoor shower. 2 car garage w/remote entry
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$895,000
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Character & detail accent this gracious CE, Cape/Colonial with thru hall built in 1940's and situated on 1/3 of an acre in most desirable neighborhood near the Wellesley line. Formal LR & DR, updated, stainless steel kitchen with eating area, front and back staircase,den with built-ins leads to private screened porch.Master bedroom with bath and three other bedrooms.Private yard and two car garage. Basement provides a finished playroom/office area.Easy access to highway and train.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$249,000
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Move-in condition 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit at Charles Court East. Updates include: new kitchen with granite counters, new appliances and flooring, bathroom vanity etc. condo fee includes everything except cable & phone. Central air. Storage and laundry room on site. Deeded parking space. Additional parking for rent. Guest parking. Well managed complex with newer roof, pavements and guest parking. Convenient to train and major routes.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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A new 3/4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Needham for under $700,000.00 Wonderful quality built by experienced builder in a beautiful subdivision within easy walking distance to Train and best schools in State. Many amenities including,granite/stainless kitchen, large fireplaced family room with sliders to level fenced private back yard, great closet space, walkup 3rd floor bedroom or rec room. High ceiling basement for future expansion. Open house Sun. 1-3 P.M.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,099,000
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Nearing completion, still time to make some decorating decisions. Rare new construction in Sought after intown location. Within walking distance to everything. Boston train, Schools, Shopping, playground, YMCA and much more. Home is slated to be complete in the Spring of 2012. Call broker for details. see Attached plans and spec. First OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 20th from 2pm to 3:30pm, or call for a private showing.
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