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  • $2,219,400

    171 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

    5beds
    1,806sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1929
    0.43 Acres Lot
    $2,219,400 Zestimate®
    $1,229/sqft
    $5,262 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,219,400

    $2.06M - $2.42M

    $5,262/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Calling all renovators, builders, and ambitious 1st Time Buyers!! Classic Brick Colonial circa 1929 has great bones, needs renovation/expansion to show its full potential. Plenty of character and space on 3 levels, plus additional living space in basement. Hardwood floors, first floor just liberated from older w/w carpet, will finish beautifully, and interior repairs/cosmetics, updates to kitchen and baths will also be needed. This welcoming home is sited on an exceptionally deep lot (18,750 sq ft) that rises gently in the back on two different levels. Think of outdoor patio, tree swing, wild flowers, fruit trees and play space in a nicely private setting. The hiking trail named Aqueduct Trail is also directly accessible above the rear line of the property. Located near both Newton and Wellesley, find convenient access to Rtes 9,16 & 95, Commuter Rail at Needham Heights, and Green Line T stops at Riverside and Newton Highlands. Showings by appointment only begin noon Friday, June 12

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,806 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.43 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEEDM0870B0052L00000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1929

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Needham

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Tennis Court, Park, University
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
    • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Storm Doors
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Vtc
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Walk-In
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas, Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Walk-In
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth3 Level: Basement
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Closet, Skylight
    • Bed5 Dscrp: Closet
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Garage Parking: Storage
    • Kit Dscrp: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Cooling: Window Ac
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - 3/4
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - 3/4
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Bed5 Level: Third Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Gutters, Screens, Stone Wall, Storage Shed, Fruit Trees
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Laundry Dscrp: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Gas
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Gentle Slope
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/23/2022Sold$1,950,000+2.7%$1,080/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72939802
    2/8/2022Contingent$1,898,000$1,051/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72939802
    2/4/2022Listed for sale$1,898,000-4.4%$1,051/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72939802
    12/30/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MLS PIN #72902944
    10/8/2021Listed for sale$1,985,000+197.2%$1,099/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72902944

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$23,889 -2%$2,253,700 +15.8%
    2024$24,365 -10%$1,946,100 -6.2%
    2023$27,067 +82.3%$2,075,700 +86.9%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02494

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Eliot
    • Middle: Hi Rock/Pollard
    • High: NHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

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