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Ridge Hill, Bradley Estate, Needham, MA
Credit Greg Abazorius
Have you ever wanted a place to go and get away from the noise of life without driving a long distance? Well we have it here in Needham and that is Ridge Hill, named that because there is a glacier there. This part of Needham was once where the wealthy of Boston came to summer. The beautiful piece of land is home to many animals, plants, grasses and it is so beautiful. There are many trails within the large parcel of land too.
Link to trails at Ridge Hill: http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2350
Often I go there to set and think, meditate, plan and just get away from the noise of life. I am only 3 miles east of that sweet spot. We are so fortunate of have this lovely land to share as a community.
Here are two links to some history about this site which was part of a much large parcel of land. It provides for an interesting true story of this area of Needham and a man named William Emerson Baker (no relation).
http://greisnet.com/needhist.nsf/bakerestate!OpenPage
Special thanks to the League of Women Voters who hosted a wonderful informative evening on the Ridge Hill property at the Needham Public Library.
Once the Bradley Estate, the town originally purchased 222 acres in 1972 and put it under the oversight of the Conservation Commission. Through additional acquisitions, the reservation now includes 360 acres of uplands, trails and access to the Charles River.
Until recently, the Bradley Morse house was open for public use. The Selectmen have been responsible for the house and the surrounding 3 acres since the Massachusetts legislature allowed that parcel to be separated from the rest of the reservation land.
Now the way I see it is how can we rehab and preserve the house, garage, and other buildings. It will be costly and could be a few million to rehab but it would be a shame not to. If you love history and architecture like I do you understand what I am talking about. Along with the wonderful acreage is these buildings and how can we do it. I will have my thinking cap or and I hope others will too and put our collective ideas together and and find a way to pay forthe rehab of this buildings.
The link below describes the Ecological Management plan.
http://ma-needham.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=3927
Needham MA Open Houses 1/29/2012
It is an amazing day weatherwise. It is hard to believe that this is January 29th and believe me I am not complaining. It is a great day to visit these open houses.
Of the 107 listed homes on the market there are 42 open houses. I have listed them below. The price range of on market single family homes is $439,000 to $18,000,000. There are great homes in every price rang
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Area Market Report for 1 Month In Needham MA 1/25/2012
On Market
Price Range # of Listings Avg. DOM
$350,000 - $399,999 1 16
$400,000 - $449,999 1 77
$450,000 - $499,999 10 135
$500,000 - $599,999 11 99
$600,000 - $699,999 7 208
$700,000 - $799,999 7 83
$800,000 - $899,999 4 158
$900,000 - $999,999 7 104
$1,000,000 - $1,499,99942 162
$1,500,000 - $1,999,9997 236
$2,000,000 - $2,499,9993 316
$2,500,000 - $2,999,9993 141
$3,000,000 - $3,999,9992 241
$4,000,000 - $4,999,9990 0
$5,000,000 - $9,999,9990 0
$10,000,000-99,999,999 1 67
Total Properties106 Avg. 154
Lowest Price: $375,000 Median Price: $1,149,500
Highest Price: $18,000,000 Average Price: $1,299,699
Total Market Volume: $137,768,100
Pending Sales Days On the Market
$350,000 - $399,999 2 62
$400,000 - $449,999 2 83
$450,000 - $499,999 2 103
$500,000 - $599,999 4 148
$600,000 - $699,999 1 168
$700,000 - $799,999 2 82
$800,000 - $899,999 3 171
$900,000 - $999,999 0 0
$1,000,000 - $1,499,9992 115
$1,500,000 - $1,999,9990 0
$2,000,000 - $2,499,9990 0
$2,500,000 - $2,999,9990 0
$3,000,000 - $3,999,9990 0
$4,000,000 - $4,999,9990 0
$5,000,000 - $9,999,9990 0
$10,000,000 - $99,999,999 0 0
Total Properties18 Avg. 120
Lowest Price: $373,000 Median Price: $575,000
Highest Price: $1,349,000 Average Price: $672,922
Total Market Volume: $12,112,600
Sold Properties Ratio Ratio
Price Range # DOM Average Avg.Sale Price SP:LP Avg. OP SP:OP
$500,000 - $599,999 4 114 $536,250 $569,325 94 $572,425 94
$600,000 - $699,999 1 67 $650,000 $799,000 81 $799,000 81
$700,000 - $799,999 1 247 $737,000 $795,000 93 $985,000 75
$800,000 - $899,999 3 120 $843,333 $887,667 95 $897,667 94
$900,000 - $999,999 1 959 $975,000 $1,099,000 89 $1,200,000 81
$1,000,000 -$1,499,999 2 127 $1,193,250 $1,199,500 99 $1,387,000 86
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Total Properties12 Avg.DOM 195 Median Price: $778,500 $895,058
Highest Price: $1,201,500 Average Price: $785,292
Total Market Volume: $9,423,500
*DOM = Days on Market
*SP:LP = Sales Price to List Price
*SP:OP = Sales Price to Original Price
No matter if you are a fan or not you've got to say it was a great game. The Ravens were stunned those last few minutes.
Love the score 23 to 20. Nice. How sweet it is. It was a nail biter.
Steven Tyler is a native after all. He is the owner of the Needham restaurant Blue on Highland and
it is fabulous. Just a mention of Needham of course.
Heading for Indy. Congratulations AFC Champs. You deserve it. What a night. What a great night!
Go Patriots! All the way and on their way!
Yay Super Bowl XLVI
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Helping people is my passion so I became a Real estate expert selling homes in Needham, Massachusetts primarily in Needham, Dover, Wellesley, Norfolk & Middlesex Counties www.patannbaker.com
I have been a licensed real estate broker since July of 1979. I have lived in Needham since 1965. We have re-built our home while we lived in it and if you think that was easy forget it. I am a first time buyer expert and I love to work with first time home buyers and seeing the joy that they experience when they find the right home. I am really good at details and staying on top of priorities. I respond with answers as quickly as possible.
I have a big anvantage because I am very profficient in technology and take full advantage of it for my clients. Technology has really helped everyone in the process of buying or selling a home. I really enjoy it and have fully embraced it.
I also love working with sellers and have helped people of all ages to sell their home. I am very patient and a good listener. It helps that I am a people person and very relational. I also know that time is of the essence in real estate and that if I want my buyers and sellers to get what they want so I stay on top of the things throughout the transaction.
Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game.
I go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That's why I constantly research the market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. I also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques to attract potential buyers.
Recently I am part of the event committee for the tercentenial which is now calle "Needham300. This will be a year long celebration starting the weekend of November 5 & 6 this year. I have been active in Town Government as a past town meeting member, president of the Rotary Club of Needham, our son went through all the Needham Schools. I have coordinated the reading program at the Eliot Elementary School. I deliver meals on wheels to shut ins. I have been Team Captain of the "Light the Night" Leukemia & Lymphoma Society event that happens in the fall to raise money for this worth-while cause 3 years in a row. My son has taken that position now. He is a a leukemia survivor and wants to give back.
I know Needham so well because I have lived here for 45 years but I serve my clients in the following communities as well: Wellesley, Dover, Sherborn, Weston, Newton, Dedham, Westwood, Millis, Medway, Natick, South Natick and Holliston.
Working with people and helping them find what they are looking is very rewarding for me. I just enjoy the whole process and the joy that is evident on their faces and the mission is accomplished.
What Working with Pat Baker Means to You:
• Strong Negotiating Skills on Your Side
• Attention to Details Others Overlook
• Success Measured in Actual Sales
Lifetime resident of Massachusetts
I have been a Notary Public since 1979 in Norfolk County.
Let me help you find everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent real estate professional in my community, I am dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerages of Needham, MA offers one-stop shopping. We have our own in-house loan officer and insurance options too. Centrally located at One Chapel Street, Needham, MA 02492.
http://budurl.com/GreenPressRelease June 18th Needham Business Notes...
http://www.gogreenwebdirectory.com/metro-west/real-estate-realtors.html
Pat Baker, Realtor, ABR, Green, CNS, CHMC
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
One Chapel Street
Needham, MA 02492
http://www.greenandsave.com/userinfo/greendwellingre
Cell: 617-435-3471 Direct/Fax: 781-343-4010
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Buying a house is stressful in the best of times. Working with Pat made the process almost effortless for us. Pat was tireless in her own efforts to really understand what kind of home we were looking for and to only show us homes that we could afford and met our needs. She was available to us virtually anytime we needed to reach her and always ahead of the game in terms of what we needed to be doing in the process of the transaction. I cannot recommend Pat strongly enough as one of those true professionals one rarely has the opportunity to work with with. David
Pat is an excellent real estate agent. Moving from Ohio to Boston was a real challenge and Pat was wonderfully patient with all of our questions and concerns. Her knowledge of the Needham area was excellent. She was always available via e-mail or phone and responded back in timely manner if we left a message. Even after we moved, Pat was so helpful with helping me locate local businesses, including oil companies and even a plumber. I highly recommend Pat. She is a wonderful person and a great realtor. Helen R
Pat helped us purchase our first home. We interviewed three realtors before her and didn?t make up our mind. We met Pat in an open house and were very impressed with her knowledge in Needham area. She understands the stress and concerns of a first time home buyer. She is always reachable through e-mails or phone calls. She usually responses our questions quickly and helped us make the right decisions. She is also very dedicated to her job. She looked houses for us in a heavy snow day weeks after her leg surgery? We really appreciate her professional work and very happy with our purchase. We will highly recommend Pat to any home buyer.Tu
Pat was our lifesaver! Moving to an area that was unfamiliar to us was quite a challenge. Pat was extremely patient with us, as we had her showing us houses in several different towns. She helped us narrow down our search to the right town and home that best suited our family's needs. Her professionalism and knowledge of real estate was apperent from our first meeting through to the final negotiations. I would without a doubt recommend Pat to anyone in need of a real estate broker... Laura
Don and I were very happy with Pat Baker representing us selling our home that we loved . We had determined that it was time at our age to downsize. She is honest ,hard working and very atuned to details. She returned all of our calls in a timely manner and found answers to all of our questions. I would recommend her to anyone that I know she is a true Professional Loretta Crowley
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