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Off Market Aug 2019 for $850K

$1,307,093

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,325/mo

•

1,853

sq ft

165 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Welcome Home to the beautiful colonial located in the Bird’s Hill Neighborhood! This home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths & has central air. The eat-in kitchen w/granite countertops and stainless steel appliances opens up to a dining room. Large front to back living room w/fireplace and office complete the first floor. The second floor features a Master Bedroom w/ walk-in closet and 2 additional bedrooms and full family bath. The walk-out lower level w/ playroom is great for kids to play or watch a movie. There is a large deck that is great for entertaining family and friends or just relaxing. Located walking distance to Broadmeadow School and walking distance to the commuter rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Varano Realty Group • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Kaufman Realty Team • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72517355

Redfin Estimate

$1,307,093

$457K since sold in August 2019$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
A
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,603,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,257 sq ft
44 Hemlock St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,500,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,452 sq ft
85 Dawson Dr, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, Needham, MA 02492

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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 165 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72517355

Aug 9, 2019

Sold

$850,000

$459/sq ft

Jun 27, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2019

Listed

$799,000

$431/sq ft

MLS PIN #72133700

May 12, 2017

Sold

$765,000

$413/sq ft

Mar 27, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 21, 2017

Listed

$749,900

$405/sq ft

Start making memories today in this immaculate New England Colonial in Needham's Birds Hill. Located on a dead end street, you'll enjoy the newly renovated eat-in kitchen with modern day appliances, front to back fire-placed living room, dining room, den/office. Second floor features three bedrooms and full bath. Additional features include central air, finished playroom in the basement, hardwood floors, large deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard all with privacy from neighbors and street traffic. Just steps away from Broadmeadow Elementary School and the commuter rail that provides easy access to Boston.

Public Records

Jul 13, 2007

Sold

$586,250

$316/sq ft

MLS PIN #70571907

Jul 13, 2007

Sold

$587,000

$317/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 4, 2007

Listed

$623,000

$336/sq ft

Charming 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Colonial on a dead end street in sought after Bird's Hill. Walk to Broadmeadow School and train. Gleaming hardwoods, newer stainless steel appliances & many updates including new furnace, central air. Large deck overlooking beautiful professional landscaped yard with inground sprinkler system. Recessed lighting in all bedrooms. Surround sound in living room. Finished playroom in basement.

Public Records

May 27, 2005

Sold

$639,000

$345/sq ft

MLS PIN #30496748

Jun 29, 2001

Sold

$400,000

$216/sq ft

Apr 24, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 2001

Listed

$425,000

$229/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,443 (+3.7%)

$585,600 + $291,900

$877,500

2022

$11,036 (+2.6%)

$542,600 + $282,800

$825,400

2021

$10,755 (+9.4%)

$542,600 + $282,800

$825,400

2020

$9,835 (+7.9%)

$542,600 + $244,800

$787,400

2019

$9,112 (+9.2%)

$493,700 + $241,700

$735,400

2018

$8,347 (+10.1%)

$493,700 + $208,900

$702,600

2017

$7,582 (+3.0%)

$493,700 + $144,000

$637,700

2016

$7,359 (+11.1%)

$493,700 + $144,000

$637,700

2014

$6,625 (+3.0%)

$429,900 + $139,300

$569,200

2013

$6,432 (+3.2%)

$429,900 + $139,300

$569,200

2012

$6,233 (+2.5%)

$429,900 + $139,300

$569,200

2011

$6,080 (+3.5%)

$429,900 + $127,900

$557,800

2010

$5,874 (+5.7%)

$429,900 + $127,900

$557,800

2009

$5,556

$429,900 + $127,900

$557,800

Tax history for 165 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,443 (+3.7%)

$585,600 + $291,900

$877,500

2022

$11,036 (+2.6%)

$542,600 + $282,800

$825,400

2021

$10,755 (+9.4%)

$542,600 + $282,800

$825,400

2020

$9,835 (+7.9%)

$542,600 + $244,800

$787,400

2019

$9,112 (+9.2%)

$493,700 + $241,700

$735,400

2018

$8,347 (+10.1%)

$493,700 + $208,900

$702,600

2017

$7,582 (+3.0%)

$493,700 + $144,000

$637,700

2016

$7,359 (+11.1%)

$493,700 + $144,000

$637,700

2014

$6,625 (+3.0%)

$429,900 + $139,300

$569,200

2013

$6,432 (+3.2%)

$429,900 + $139,300

$569,200

2012

$6,233 (+2.5%)

$429,900 + $139,300

$569,200

2011

$6,080 (+3.5%)

$429,900 + $127,900

$557,800

2010

$5,874 (+5.7%)

$429,900 + $127,900

$557,800

2009

$5,556

$429,900 + $127,900

$557,800

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13,068

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,853

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137871

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,853
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,111.61
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 165 Thornton Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,853
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137871
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 24, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture Is Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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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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

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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$1.24M – $1.50M

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Home values near 165 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

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
156 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,750

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2479 Sq. Ft.	$1,419,999
153 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1395 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,645

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