OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2014 for $975K

$1,771,373

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,178/mo

•

3,170

sq ft

167 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

LOVINGLY MAINTAINED WONDERFUL COLONIAL IN A SUPERB LOCATION! This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home offers charm with modern conveniences! The welcoming foyer leads you to the spacious fireplaced living room. Renovations to the original house include a beautiful addition featuring a gracious formal dining room, a fantastic first floor cathedral ceiling family room adjoining a granite eat-in kitchen. Upstairs are four nice sized bedrooms two full baths. There is a large walkout finished basement as well with a fireplace and exercise room and good storage space. The home has hardwood throughout and new windows. The roof and exterior painting are two years young! There is a deck, fenced in yard, underground sprinklers, central air and a two car garage. This special home, in the popular Tower Hill neighborhood, is within very short walking distance to the Mitchell elementary school and also close to the town center and train.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$559Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Finkelstein • Prudential Advantage Real Estate

Bought with Rhoda Ostrer • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71682507

Redfin Estimate

$1,771,373

$796K since sold in August 2014$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,932 sq ft
55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,570,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,939 sq ft
29 Parker Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,662,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,771 sq ft
68 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$1,765,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,150 sq ft
17 Lindbergh Ave, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,322,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
510 Webster St, 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

100.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$144K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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OPEN TODAY, 5PM TO 6:30PM
$1,800,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,029 sq ft
520 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 5:30PM TO 6:30PM
$899,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
45 West St #45, Needham, MA 02494
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$1,350,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,090 sq ft
25 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 167 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,887 (+6.1%)

$552,800 + $818,900

$1,371,700

2022

$16,858 (+2.6%)

$485,000 + $775,900

$1,260,900

2021

$16,430 (+5.1%)

$485,000 + $775,900

$1,260,900

2020

$15,634 (+33.4%)

$485,000 + $766,700

$1,251,700

2019

$11,717 (+4.3%)

$441,000 + $504,700

$945,700

2018

$11,235 (+6.5%)

$441,000 + $504,700

$945,700

2017

$10,548 (+10.0%)

$441,000 + $446,100

$887,100

2016

$9,586 (+11.7%)

$441,000 + $389,700

$830,700

2014

$8,580 (+3.0%)

$401,000 + $336,100

$737,100

2013

$8,329 (+3.2%)

$401,000 + $336,100

$737,100

2012

$8,071 (+3.4%)

$401,000 + $336,100

$737,100

2011

$7,805 (+3.5%)

$401,000 + $315,100

$716,100

2010

$7,541 (+5.7%)

$401,000 + $315,100

$716,100

2009

$7,132

$401,000 + $315,100

$716,100

Tax history for 167 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,887 (+6.1%)

$552,800 + $818,900

$1,371,700

2022

$16,858 (+2.6%)

$485,000 + $775,900

$1,260,900

2021

$16,430 (+5.1%)

$485,000 + $775,900

$1,260,900

2020

$15,634 (+33.4%)

$485,000 + $766,700

$1,251,700

2019

$11,717 (+4.3%)

$441,000 + $504,700

$945,700

2018

$11,235 (+6.5%)

$441,000 + $504,700

$945,700

2017

$10,548 (+10.0%)

$441,000 + $446,100

$887,100

2016

$9,586 (+11.7%)

$441,000 + $389,700

$830,700

2014

$8,580 (+3.0%)

$401,000 + $336,100

$737,100

2013

$8,329 (+3.2%)

$401,000 + $336,100

$737,100

2012

$8,071 (+3.4%)

$401,000 + $336,100

$737,100

2011

$7,805 (+3.5%)

$401,000 + $315,100

$716,100

2010

$7,541 (+5.7%)

$401,000 + $315,100

$716,100

2009

$7,132

$401,000 + $315,100

$716,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1991

Sq. Ft.

2,814

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140722

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 736
Length: 32
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Storage, Play Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,170
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,580
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lindbergh Avenue to Tower Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 167 Tower Avenue, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,814
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140722

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 • 0.1mi

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

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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Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02492

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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

$1.68M – $2.04M

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Home values near 167 Tower Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,929,227
180 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2409 Sq. Ft.	$1,674,096

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,545
174 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,075

Address	Redfin Estimate
159 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1782 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,683
166 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2692 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,693

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