OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2019 for $1.8M

$2,612,296

•

5,413

sq ft

17 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

This exceptional new construction colonial is proudly set in a desirable neighborhood within the new Sunita Williams Elementary School district. Offering all of the features that you would expect in a luxury new construction home including four finished levels of living space. Gourmet chef's kitchen, finished in quartzite and marble, complete w/ a tiled backsplash, gas cooking, beverage center, pot filler, & Viking appliances. Open two-story foyer. Formal dining room enhanced with a tray ceiling. Open family room boasts a coffered ceiling, gas fireplace w/ custom mantle and granite surround. Impressive attention to detail can be found throughout including crown moldings, wainscoting, hardwood floors, and finished custom closets. First floor study. Master suite w/ marble bath and extraordinary walk-in closet. Fully finished third floor offers a bonus room, full bath, and fifth bedroom. Finished lower level includes game room, flex room, and full bath. Large mudroom w/ custom built-ins.

Single-familyProperty Type

2019Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by William Concannon • Louise Condon Realty

Bought with Robert Cohen • Engel & Volkers Boston

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72568102

Redfin Estimate

$2,612,296

$782K since sold in December 2019$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$2,435,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths5,390 sq ft
17 Sunrise Ter, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,650,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths5,600 sq ft
84 Nardone Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$2,900,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths5,784 sq ft
194 Lindbergh Ave, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,750,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths5,271 sq ft
19 Mason Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$2,750,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,400 sq ft
17 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,765,260
F
6 beds6.5 baths5,981 sq ft
102 Booth St, Needham, MA 02494

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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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Sale history for 17 Bess Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72568102

Dec 20, 2019

Sold

$1,830,200

$338/sq ft

Nov 5, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$1,839,000

$340/sq ft

MLS PIN #72422104

Dec 21, 2018

Sold

$730,000

$135/sq ft

Nov 12, 2018

Pending

—

Nov 9, 2018

Listed

$699,000

$129/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$25,167 (+5.2%)

$494,000 + $1,436,000

$1,930,000

2022

$23,915 (+2.6%)

$445,300 + $1,343,400

$1,788,700

2021

$23,307 (+94.8%)

$445,300 + $1,343,400

$1,788,700

2020

$11,967 (+94.4%)

$445,300 + $512,800

$958,100

2019

$6,155 (+4.3%)

$405,100 + $91,700

$496,800

2018

$5,902 (+2.3%)

$405,100 + $91,700

$496,800

2017

$5,770 (+2.7%)

$405,100 + $80,200

$485,300

2016

$5,621 (+7.9%)

$405,100 + $82,000

$487,100

2014

$5,208 (+3.0%)

$368,500 + $78,900

$447,400

2013

$5,056 (+3.2%)

$368,500 + $78,900

$447,400

2012

$4,899 (+2.2%)

$368,500 + $78,900

$447,400

2011

$4,792 (+3.5%)

$368,500 + $71,100

$439,600

2010

$4,629 (+5.7%)

$368,500 + $71,100

$439,600

2009

$4,378

$368,500 + $71,100

$439,600

Tax history for 17 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$25,167 (+5.2%)

$494,000 + $1,436,000

$1,930,000

2022

$23,915 (+2.6%)

$445,300 + $1,343,400

$1,788,700

2021

$23,307 (+94.8%)

$445,300 + $1,343,400

$1,788,700

2020

$11,967 (+94.4%)

$445,300 + $512,800

$958,100

2019

$6,155 (+4.3%)

$405,100 + $91,700

$496,800

2018

$5,902 (+2.3%)

$405,100 + $91,700

$496,800

2017

$5,770 (+2.7%)

$405,100 + $80,200

$485,300

2016

$5,621 (+7.9%)

$405,100 + $82,000

$487,100

2014

$5,208 (+3.0%)

$368,500 + $78,900

$447,400

2013

$5,056 (+3.2%)

$368,500 + $78,900

$447,400

2012

$4,899 (+2.2%)

$368,500 + $78,900

$447,400

2011

$4,792 (+3.5%)

$368,500 + $71,100

$439,600

2010

$4,629 (+5.7%)

$368,500 + $71,100

$439,600

2009

$4,378

$368,500 + $71,100

$439,600

*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

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

4,519

Year built

2019

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143890

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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 375
Length: 25
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Study, Bonus Room, Game Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,413
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,902
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Nehoiden St to Nardone Rd to Bess Rd. or Central Ave to Bess Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Bess Rd, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,519
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143890

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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

50% 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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Needham, MA • 02492

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Estimated sale price

$2.48M – $3.01M

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Home values near 17 Bess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Bess Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,505,343
10 Bess Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$1,004,754

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Bess Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,682,751
11 Bess Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$1,021,066

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Bess Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,440
25 Bess Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4472 Sq. Ft.	$2,182,189

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