Off market apr 2002 for $648K

$1,420,545

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,816/mo

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1,972

sq ft

153 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,013 sq ftLot Size

$720Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cliff London • RE/MAX Home Team

Bought with Merle Winer • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30578689

Redfin Estimate

$1,420,545

$773K since sold in April 2002$44K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$890,000
A
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$1,435,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,117 sq ft
26 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,150,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,506 sq ft
11 Fairlawn St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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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

100.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$525,000
2 beds2 baths936 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #214, Needham, MA 02494
$2,100,000
5 beds3.5 baths3,850 sq ft
38 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
$1,399,000
4 beds3 baths3,150 sq ft
139 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
$649,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,926 sq ft
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Sale history for 153 Tower Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30578689

Apr 15, 2002

Sold

$648,000

$329/sq ft

Feb 18, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Feb 9, 2002

Listed

$659,000

$334/sq ft

MLS PIN #50317277

May 15, 1996

Sold

$385,000

$195/sq ft

Mar 14, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Feb 17, 1996

Listed

$409,000

$207/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 17, 1990

Sold

$270,000

$137/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,032 (+7.1%)

$537,800 + $308,200

$846,000

2022

$10,299 (+2.6%)

$471,600 + $298,700

$770,300

2021

$10,037 (+2.4%)

$471,600 + $298,700

$770,300

2020

$9,800 (+7.1%)

$472,000 + $312,600

$784,600

2019

$9,148 (+4.3%)

$429,100 + $309,200

$738,300

2018

$8,771 (+5.6%)

$429,100 + $309,200

$738,300

2017

$8,306 (+3.0%)

$429,100 + $269,500

$698,600

2016

$8,062 (+6.2%)

$429,100 + $269,500

$698,600

2014

$7,592 (+3.0%)

$390,100 + $262,100

$652,200

2013

$7,370 (+3.2%)

$390,100 + $262,100

$652,200

2012

$7,142 (+4.3%)

$390,100 + $262,100

$652,200

2011

$6,850 (+3.5%)

$390,100 + $238,300

$628,400

2010

$6,617 (+5.7%)

$390,100 + $238,300

$628,400

2009

$6,259

$390,100 + $238,300

$628,400

Tax history for 153 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,032 (+7.1%)

$537,800 + $308,200

$846,000

2022

$10,299 (+2.6%)

$471,600 + $298,700

$770,300

2021

$10,037 (+2.4%)

$471,600 + $298,700

$770,300

2020

$9,800 (+7.1%)

$472,000 + $312,600

$784,600

2019

$9,148 (+4.3%)

$429,100 + $309,200

$738,300

2018

$8,771 (+5.6%)

$429,100 + $309,200

$738,300

2017

$8,306 (+3.0%)

$429,100 + $269,500

$698,600

2016

$8,062 (+6.2%)

$429,100 + $269,500

$698,600

2014

$7,592 (+3.0%)

$390,100 + $262,100

$652,200

2013

$7,370 (+3.2%)

$390,100 + $262,100

$652,200

2012

$7,142 (+4.3%)

$390,100 + $262,100

$652,200

2011

$6,850 (+3.5%)

$390,100 + $238,300

$628,400

2010

$6,617 (+5.7%)

$390,100 + $238,300

$628,400

2009

$6,259

$390,100 + $238,300

$628,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,818

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140720

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 322
Length: 14
Width: 23
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: First

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,972
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: SLATE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: LINDBERGH TO TOWER
UnparsedAddress: 153 Tower Avenue, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,818
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140720

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr Light, Window Treatments & Hdwr.
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 • 1.0mi

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

54% 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

$1.35M – $1.63M

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Home values near 153 Tower Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
125 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$1,868,568
159 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,683

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2506 Sq. Ft.	$2,912,795
167 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3170 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,929,227
174 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,075

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