OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2023 for $1M

$2,921,241

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,700/mo

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2,506

sq ft

135 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Welcome to 135 Tower Avenue. Located in the fabulous Tower Hill neighborhood, this home sits on an expansive lot and awaits the arrival of its next owners to bring their ideas to fruition and make it their own. The layout of the first floor is excellent and features a living room with fireplace, dining room with built-ins, family room, home office, and a large eat-in kitchen with beautiful outdoor views. On the second floor, you'll find three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The oversized two-car garage provides added convenience and was built with the potential to add above it. Hardwood floors can be found throughout the entire home. The lower level has a versatile space for playroom, exercise or home office. This home and land present an amazing opportunity for renovation, expansion or development. Don't miss your chance to live in one of Needham's most sought-after areas, near Mitchell School, shopping, commuter rail, and highways and experience the best that this town has to offer!

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$1,166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Samantha Eisenberg Group • Compass

Bought with The Samantha Eisenberg Group • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73106771

Redfin Estimate

$2,921,241

$1.8M since sold in August 2023$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$2,650,000
A
7 beds6 baths5,751 sq ft
70 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$2,950,000
B
6 beds6.5 baths6,753 sq ft
190 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,800,000
C
6 beds5.5 baths6,000 sq ft
23 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,250,000
D
5 beds6.5 baths6,006 sq ft
143 Hunting Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,765,260
E
6 beds6.5 baths5,981 sq ft
102 Booth St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$2,562,500
F
5 beds4 baths5,113 sq ft
15 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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$5,036/mo

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

13 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 12:30PM TO 2:30PM
$2,599,000
5 beds5 baths5,300 sq ft
18 Avon Cir, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$2,549,000
7 beds5.5 baths6,061 sq ft
8 Noanett Rd, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,699,000
5 beds4 baths3,921 sq ft
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Sale history for 135 Tower Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73106771

Aug 7, 2023

Sold

$1,075,000

$429/sq ft

May 3, 2023

Listed

$1,015,000

$405/sq ft

MLS PIN #30708441

Aug 21, 2003

Sold

$580,000

$231/sq ft

Aug 20, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Apr 10, 2003

Listed

$609,000

$243/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1987

Sold

$276,000

$110/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,457 (+7.0%)

$556,100 + $322,500

$878,600

2022

$10,707 (+2.6%)

$488,300 + $312,500

$800,800

2021

$10,434 (+5.1%)

$488,300 + $312,500

$800,800

2020

$9,930 (+7.2%)

$488,300 + $306,700

$795,000

2019

$9,259 (+4.3%)

$444,300 + $303,000

$747,300

2018

$8,878 (+5.3%)

$444,300 + $303,000

$747,300

2017

$8,431 (+3.0%)

$444,300 + $264,800

$709,100

2016

$8,183 (+6.2%)

$444,300 + $264,800

$709,100

2014

$7,706 (+3.0%)

$404,300 + $257,700

$662,000

2013

$7,481 (+3.2%)

$404,300 + $257,700

$662,000

2012

$7,249 (+3.6%)

$404,300 + $257,700

$662,000

2011

$6,995 (+3.5%)

$404,300 + $237,400

$641,700

2010

$6,757 (+5.7%)

$404,300 + $237,400

$641,700

2009

$6,391

$404,300 + $237,400

$641,700

Tax history for 135 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,457 (+7.0%)

$556,100 + $322,500

$878,600

2022

$10,707 (+2.6%)

$488,300 + $312,500

$800,800

2021

$10,434 (+5.1%)

$488,300 + $312,500

$800,800

2020

$9,930 (+7.2%)

$488,300 + $306,700

$795,000

2019

$9,259 (+4.3%)

$444,300 + $303,000

$747,300

2018

$8,878 (+5.3%)

$444,300 + $303,000

$747,300

2017

$8,431 (+3.0%)

$444,300 + $264,800

$709,100

2016

$8,183 (+6.2%)

$444,300 + $264,800

$709,100

2014

$7,706 (+3.0%)

$404,300 + $257,700

$662,000

2013

$7,481 (+3.2%)

$404,300 + $257,700

$662,000

2012

$7,249 (+3.6%)

$404,300 + $257,700

$662,000

2011

$6,995 (+3.5%)

$404,300 + $237,400

$641,700

2010

$6,757 (+5.7%)

$404,300 + $237,400

$641,700

2009

$6,391

$404,300 + $237,400

$641,700

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,008

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140718

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 70
Length: 7
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 56
Length: 7
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 11
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 209
Length: 11
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Dining Area, Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,506
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,707
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Greendale to Tower
UnparsedAddress: 135 Tower Avenue, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140718

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02494

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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

$2.75M – $3.33M

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Home values near 135 Tower Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
119 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,290,800
153 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$1,407,303

Address	Redfin Estimate
125 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$1,861,012
159 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$1,184,047

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,892,357
160 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3473 Sq. Ft.	$1,899,048

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