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Off Market Aug 2020 for $1.1M

$1,664,621

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,044/mo

•

2,764

sq ft

17 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

This Birds Hill colonial has been comfortably updated & expanded. This treasured home offers an open floor plan and an abundance of natural light coming through the glass doors and many windows. Catch a breeze and relax on front mahogany porch surrounded by greenery and above the lightly traveled road. Step inside to an interesting and charming home with versatile floor plan. This unique home features a newer European kitchen, rooms with fireplaces, built-ins, vaulted & beamed ceilings, french doors, rows of windows, & varying types of hardwood flooring. Conveniences include large walk-in pantry, mudroom from back door, state of the art gas boiler, upgraded electrical, and renovated full bath with sauna. Second floor has 4 bedrooms plus den. Master w/ bath. With frontage on two streets there's easy access from Alpine Ter. garage & driveway into house. Enjoy outdoor oasis of patios, stone walls, plantings, gardens & a bonus outdoor shower. Lg level back yard for summer time enjoyment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$602Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Pamela Condon • Louise Condon Realty

Bought with Judith Oriel • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72661643

Redfin Estimate

$1,664,621

$560K since sold in August 2020$38K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,770,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,645 sq ft
212 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,555,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,659 sq ft
133 Prince St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,965,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,593 sq ft
46 Holmes St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,662,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,771 sq ft
68 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492

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$5,481/mo

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$390 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,500,000
5 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
764 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 17 Wachusett Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72661643

Aug 18, 2020

Sold

$1,105,000

$400/sq ft

Jul 3, 2020

Contingent

—

May 26, 2020

Listed

$1,150,000

$416/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 3, 2007

Sold

$638,000

$231/sq ft

MLS PIN #30722634

Aug 21, 2003

Sold

$540,000

$195/sq ft

Jun 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 16, 2003

Listed

$565,000

$204/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,031 (+4.1%)

$527,700 + $471,600

$999,300

2022

$12,521 (+9.7%)

$489,000 + $447,500

$936,500

2021

$11,414 (+1.2%)

$489,000 + $387,000

$876,000

2020

$11,275 (+6.6%)

$489,000 + $413,700

$902,700

2019

$10,581 (+4.3%)

$445,000 + $409,000

$854,000

2018

$10,146 (+6.3%)

$445,000 + $409,000

$854,000

2017

$9,549 (+2.5%)

$445,000 + $358,100

$803,100

2016

$9,312 (+13.3%)

$445,000 + $361,900

$806,900

2014

$8,220 (+3.0%)

$387,600 + $318,600

$706,200

2013

$7,980 (+3.2%)

$387,600 + $318,600

$706,200

2012

$7,733 (+21.8%)

$387,600 + $318,600

$706,200

2011

$6,348 (+3.5%)

$387,600 + $194,800

$582,400

2010

$6,133 (+5.7%)

$387,600 + $194,800

$582,400

2009

$5,801

$387,600 + $194,800

$582,400

Tax history for 17 Wachusett Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,031 (+4.1%)

$527,700 + $471,600

$999,300

2022

$12,521 (+9.7%)

$489,000 + $447,500

$936,500

2021

$11,414 (+1.2%)

$489,000 + $387,000

$876,000

2020

$11,275 (+6.6%)

$489,000 + $413,700

$902,700

2019

$10,581 (+4.3%)

$445,000 + $409,000

$854,000

2018

$10,146 (+6.3%)

$445,000 + $409,000

$854,000

2017

$9,549 (+2.5%)

$445,000 + $358,100

$803,100

2016

$9,312 (+13.3%)

$445,000 + $361,900

$806,900

2014

$8,220 (+3.0%)

$387,600 + $318,600

$706,200

2013

$7,980 (+3.2%)

$387,600 + $318,600

$706,200

2012

$7,733 (+21.8%)

$387,600 + $318,600

$706,200

2011

$6,348 (+3.5%)

$387,600 + $194,800

$582,400

2010

$6,133 (+5.7%)

$387,600 + $194,800

$582,400

2009

$5,801

$387,600 + $194,800

$582,400

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

2,764

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137959

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 91
Length: 13
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity

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

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage

Office Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Office, Sitting Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,764
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden, Outdoor Shower

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,581
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Birds Hill Ave to Wachusett Rd
UnparsedAddress: 17 Wachusett 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, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,764
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137959

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 14 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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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

$1.58M – $1.92M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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39 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$2,162,049

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1757 Sq. Ft.	$1,190,109
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