Google street view image for 121 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Off market oct 1994 for $175K

$1,854,446

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,112/mo

•

4,100

sq ft

121 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

121 Thornton Rd is a 4,100 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 01, 1994 for $175,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,854,446.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$452Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,854,446

$1.7M since sold in October 1994$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,200,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,833 sq ft
101 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,725,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,600 sq ft
14 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,955,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,400 sq ft
15 Lancaster Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,770,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,645 sq ft
212 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,415,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
86 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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3 beds2.5 baths2,761 sq ft
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$1,127,000
4 beds1 bath1,465 sq ft
66 Pilgrim Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$2,599,000
6 beds7.5 baths6,713 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$2,895,000
5 beds6 baths7,207 sq ft
754 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,658,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,168 sq ft
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$1,099,000
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Sale history for 121 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,046 (+3.5%)

$585,600 + $568,200

$1,153,800

2022

$14,544 (+2.6%)

$539,900 + $547,900

$1,087,800

2021

$14,174

$539,900 + $547,900

$1,087,800

2020

$14,162 (+5.9%)

$539,900 + $594,000

$1,133,900

2019

$13,369 (+5.9%)

$491,000 + $588,000

$1,079,000

2018

$12,619 (+7.5%)

$491,000 + $571,200

$1,062,200

2017

$11,743 (+2.5%)

$491,000 + $496,600

$987,600

2016

$11,459 (+7.6%)

$491,000 + $502,000

$993,000

2014

$10,649 (+3.0%)

$427,200 + $487,700

$914,900

2013

$10,338 (+3.2%)

$427,200 + $487,700

$914,900

2012

$10,018 (+3.5%)

$427,200 + $487,700

$914,900

2011

$9,675 (+3.5%)

$427,200 + $460,400

$887,600

2010

$9,346 (+5.7%)

$427,200 + $460,400

$887,600

2009

$8,840

$427,200 + $460,400

$887,600

Tax history for 121 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,046 (+3.5%)

$585,600 + $568,200

$1,153,800

2022

$14,544 (+2.6%)

$539,900 + $547,900

$1,087,800

2021

$14,174

$539,900 + $547,900

$1,087,800

2020

$14,162 (+5.9%)

$539,900 + $594,000

$1,133,900

2019

$13,369 (+5.9%)

$491,000 + $588,000

$1,079,000

2018

$12,619 (+7.5%)

$491,000 + $571,200

$1,062,200

2017

$11,743 (+2.5%)

$491,000 + $496,600

$987,600

2016

$11,459 (+7.6%)

$491,000 + $502,000

$993,000

2014

$10,649 (+3.0%)

$427,200 + $487,700

$914,900

2013

$10,338 (+3.2%)

$427,200 + $487,700

$914,900

2012

$10,018 (+3.5%)

$427,200 + $487,700

$914,900

2011

$9,675 (+3.5%)

$427,200 + $460,400

$887,600

2010

$9,346 (+5.7%)

$427,200 + $460,400

$887,600

2009

$8,840

$427,200 + $460,400

$887,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,913
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEEDHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 3,555
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,480
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,100
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137823
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 30, 2022

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.76M – $2.13M

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Home values near 121 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3519 Sq. Ft.	$1,877,713
107 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2954 Sq. Ft.	$1,445,788

Address	Redfin Estimate
128 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1701 Sq. Ft.	$1,237,492
95 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,975,275

Address	Redfin Estimate
127 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2224 Sq. Ft.	$1,436,575
133 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1772 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,908

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