Sold for $1,049,000

$1,049,000

53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494

3beds

1,607sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1957

0.27 Acres Lot

$1,045,200 Zestimate^®

$653/sqft

$3,841 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,045,200

$993,000 - $1.10M

$3,841/mo

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What's special

One car garage

Rare opportunity in one of the most desirable Needham’s prime neighborhoods. This loving split-level 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is situated on a generous 0.27 acre lot offering exceptional potential for an end-users looking to create a custom home or a builder/developer looking for a next project. Property is being sold "as-is". There is one car garage. Furnace and boiler are two years old. Conveniently located to major highways, commuter rail, schools, parks, Needham Center, shopping and dining. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Central, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,607
Total interior livable area: 1,607 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,079
Finished area below ground: 528

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 4

Lot

Size: 0.27 Acres
Features: Easements

Details

Parcel number: 141864
Zoning: SRB

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Split Entry
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1957

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Location

Region: Needham

Other

Other facts

Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/24/2026	Sold	$1,049,000$653/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73506195 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Contingent	$1,049,000$653/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73506195 Report a problem
4/23/2026	Listed for sale	$1,049,000$653/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73506195 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,666 +21.2%	$911,900 +43.2%
2024	$7,973 -1.9%	$636,800 +2.1%
2023	$8,129 +7.1%	$623,400 +9.8%
2022	$7,590 +2.6%	$567,700
2021	$7,397 +2.2%	$567,700 -2%
2020	$7,238 +8.3%	$579,500 +7.5%
2019	$6,681 +4.3%	$539,200
2018	$6,406 +3.5%	$539,200 +3.6%
2017	$6,190 +3%	$520,600
2016	$6,008	$520,600