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179 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA

Needham · MA 02492

$2,725,000
Price
4
Beds
5.5
Baths
5261
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 2011
Lot size: 9,148 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $493 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Spectacular 2011 colonial on one of Needham's ladder streets, only a few blocks to town center and Mitchell school, this 4 bed, 5.5 bath home has it all! Covered front porch with swing and mature landscaping welcome you. Inside, arts and crafts style wainscoting, soaring ceilings, crown moldings, walnut floors, and high-end finishes throughout. 1st floor boasts livingroom; diningroom; study; kitchen with island, Subzero refrigerator, stainless appliances, white custom cabinetry and dining area; fireplaced familyroom; and slider to magnificent patio with built-in firepit and level fenced yard! Upstairs you will find private primary suite with vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, luxury bathroom with soaking tub and large tiled shower; 2 corner family bedrooms share double vanity bath; a corner ensuite bedroom; and laundry room. 3rd floor ideal for guest suite or office, with full bath. Basement with high ceilings, rec room, office/gym/bed option, and amazing music room. Welcome home!

Neighborhood & Transit

179 Melrose Ave, Needham · MA 02492

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
468 days
Listing Price:
$2,595,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$493
Tax Assessment:
$2,066,500 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,825 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,261 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Cooktop, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Water Treatment, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Double Closet, Full Bathroom, Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
3904
Flooring
Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
None

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zone
5
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
5
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
9,148 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Attached, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
12X12
Living room features
Ceiling - Coffered, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
11X13
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
15X19
Family room features
Fireplace, Ceiling - Coffered, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Kitchen dimensions
21X19
Primary bedroom dimensions
20X18
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14X12
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
11X13
Bedroom 3 features
Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
12X12
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Soaking Tub
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
Benna Rondini
Listing office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73374828
Disclosure
Fence is back needs repair/replace. Primary bathroom drain is slow.