Off market mar 2003 for $609K

$1,466,075

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,108/mo

•

1,842

sq ft

174 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$796Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Luciana Farina • Louise Condon Realty

Bought with Maureen Steverman • RE/MAX Home Team

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•Source:MLS PIN #67

Redfin Estimate

$1,466,075

$857K since sold in March 2003$103K since September

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This home's estimate is 3.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,325,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,770,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,645 sq ft
212 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,425,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,871 sq ft
58 Morton St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,965,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,593 sq ft
46 Holmes St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,432,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,224 sq ft
28 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
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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

100.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN FRI, 5:30PM TO 6:30PM
$899,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
45 West St #45, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,350,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,090 sq ft
25 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494
COMING SOON
$1,800,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,029 sq ft
520 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN THU, 6PM TO 7PM
$469,000
2 beds1 bath740 sq ft
210 Hillside Ave #32, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$525,000
2 beds2 baths936 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #214, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 174 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,460 (+13.7%)

$560,400 + $625,200

$1,185,600

2022

$13,597 (+2.6%)

$492,600 + $524,400

$1,017,000

2021

$13,252 (+1.5%)

$492,600 + $524,400

$1,017,000

2020

$13,058 (+6.4%)

$492,600 + $552,900

$1,045,500

2019

$12,267 (+4.3%)

$448,600 + $541,500

$990,100

2018

$11,762 (+7.1%)

$448,600 + $541,500

$990,100

2017

$10,985 (+2.5%)

$448,600 + $475,300

$923,900

2016

$10,718 (+4.6%)

$448,600 + $480,200

$928,800

2014

$10,242 (+3.0%)

$408,600 + $471,300

$879,900

2013

$9,943 (+3.2%)

$408,600 + $471,300

$879,900

2012

$9,635 (+3.6%)

$408,600 + $471,300

$879,900

2011

$9,297 (+35.2%)

$408,600 + $444,300

$852,900

2010

$6,875 (+10.9%)

$408,600 + $244,300

$652,900

2009

$6,202

$408,600 + $214,100

$622,700

Tax history for 174 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,460 (+13.7%)

$560,400 + $625,200

$1,185,600

2022

$13,597 (+2.6%)

$492,600 + $524,400

$1,017,000

2021

$13,252 (+1.5%)

$492,600 + $524,400

$1,017,000

2020

$13,058 (+6.4%)

$492,600 + $552,900

$1,045,500

2019

$12,267 (+4.3%)

$448,600 + $541,500

$990,100

2018

$11,762 (+7.1%)

$448,600 + $541,500

$990,100

2017

$10,985 (+2.5%)

$448,600 + $475,300

$923,900

2016

$10,718 (+4.6%)

$448,600 + $480,200

$928,800

2014

$10,242 (+3.0%)

$408,600 + $471,300

$879,900

2013

$9,943 (+3.2%)

$408,600 + $471,300

$879,900

2012

$9,635 (+3.6%)

$408,600 + $471,300

$879,900

2011

$9,297 (+35.2%)

$408,600 + $444,300

$852,900

2010

$6,875 (+10.9%)

$408,600 + $244,300

$652,900

2009

$6,202

$408,600 + $214,100

$622,700

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

3,100

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140729

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Oct 16, 2024 • Final

Building permit - residential (single, 2-family or townhouses) projects

Remodel

Nov 30, 2021 • Final

Plumbing permit - residential & commercial projects

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 475
Length: 19
Width: 25
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 15
Width: 23
Level: Basement

Kitchen Information
Area: 400
Length: 16
Width: 25
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,842
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: BROWN

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,612
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: WEBSTER TO LINDBERGH TO TOWER
UnparsedAddress: 174 Tower Ave, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140729

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Clocks
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

58% 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 • 02494

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.69M

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Home values near 174 Tower Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,929,227
167 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3170 Sq. Ft.	$1,771,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,545
180 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2409 Sq. Ft.	$1,674,096

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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