Off Market Jun 2009 for $587K

$1,322,750

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,537/mo

•

1,852

sq ft

156 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Fabulous, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape in desireable Broadmeadow School area beautifully sited on level lot. This very special home features lovely front to back living room with fireplace, first floor den and wonderful updated kitchen with granite counters open to dining room. Master bedroom with large walk in closet/sitting room. Appreciate the workmanship, attention to detail and many updates including new heating system. Enjoy the private backyard with patio.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Zina DeLanders • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

Bought with Adriano Varano • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

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•Source:MLS PIN #70893681

Redfin Estimate

$1,322,750

$735K since sold in June 2009$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
B
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,768 sq ft
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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 156 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 22, 2009

Sold

$587,500

$317/sq ft

MLS PIN #70893681

Jun 23, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2009

Sold

$587,500

$317/sq ft

Apr 22, 2009

Contingent

—

Mar 26, 2009

Listed

$595,000

$321/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 2002

Sold

$541,200

$292/sq ft

MLS PIN #30505534

Jul 20, 2001

Sold

$440,000

$238/sq ft

Jun 2, 2001

Listing Removed

—

May 16, 2001

Listed

$449,000

$242/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 26, 1998

Sold

$335,000

$181/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,717 (+3.9%)

$562,100 + $413,100

$975,200

2022

$12,239 (+2.6%)

$520,500 + $394,900

$915,400

2021

$11,928 (+2.9%)

$520,500 + $394,900

$915,400

2020

$11,594 (+6.4%)

$521,000 + $407,300

$928,300

2019

$10,901 (+4.3%)

$473,600 + $406,200

$879,800

2018

$10,452 (+6.3%)

$473,600 + $406,200

$879,800

2017

$9,831 (+3.6%)

$473,600 + $353,200

$826,800

2016

$9,490 (+39.8%)

$473,600 + $348,800

$822,400

2014

$6,787 (+3.0%)

$411,800 + $171,300

$583,100

2013

$6,589 (+3.2%)

$411,800 + $171,300

$583,100

2012

$6,385 (+3.7%)

$411,800 + $171,300

$583,100

2011

$6,157 (−3.1%)

$411,800 + $153,100

$564,900

2010

$6,357 (+5.0%)

$411,800 + $191,900

$603,700

2009

$6,056

$411,800 + $196,200

$608,000

Tax history for 156 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,717 (+3.9%)

$562,100 + $413,100

$975,200

2022

$12,239 (+2.6%)

$520,500 + $394,900

$915,400

2021

$11,928 (+2.9%)

$520,500 + $394,900

$915,400

2020

$11,594 (+6.4%)

$521,000 + $407,300

$928,300

2019

$10,901 (+4.3%)

$473,600 + $406,200

$879,800

2018

$10,452 (+6.3%)

$473,600 + $406,200

$879,800

2017

$9,831 (+3.6%)

$473,600 + $353,200

$826,800

2016

$9,490 (+39.8%)

$473,600 + $348,800

$822,400

2014

$6,787 (+3.0%)

$411,800 + $171,300

$583,100

2013

$6,589 (+3.2%)

$411,800 + $171,300

$583,100

2012

$6,385 (+3.7%)

$411,800 + $171,300

$583,100

2011

$6,157 (−3.1%)

$411,800 + $153,100

$564,900

2010

$6,357 (+5.0%)

$411,800 + $191,900

$603,700

2009

$6,056

$411,800 + $196,200

$608,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2014

Sq. Ft.

2,716

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137866

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, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,852
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,056
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Birds Hill to Thornton
UnparsedAddress: 156 Thornton Road, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,716
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137866

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer,Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

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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

6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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$1.26M – $1.52M

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Home values near 156 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
128 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1701 Sq. Ft.	$1,267,721
170 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2479 Sq. Ft.	$1,419,999

Address	Redfin Estimate
133 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1772 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,186
162 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$2,457,676

Address	Redfin Estimate
136 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1998 Sq. Ft.	$1,330,488
153 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1395 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,645

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