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Off Market Jun 2016 for $796K

$1,235,683

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,566/mo

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1,995

sq ft

178 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Welcome home to this pristine, recently renovated 4 bedroom & 2 bath Cape home. This home boasts new hardwood floors throughout, 2 updated bathrooms and a newly remodeled kitchen. Custom 2015 kitchen features white and gray custom shaker cabinets with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Sliding door off kitchen leads to lovely, 3-season porch overlooking private landscaped flat lot featuring perennials and flowering bushes. First floor features updated full bath with new tile and wainscoting (2015) and 2 bedrooms. Second floor has 2 large bedrooms with skylights and new full bath with subway tile and marble counter (2014). All bedrooms feature double closets for plenty of storage. Loads of light throughout house. New ductless heating and cooling systems on both 1st & 2nd floors-installed 2013. Finished 400 sq.ft.in basement. Irrigation system updated in 2013 with new control panel and rain sensor. Move right in and enjoy this beautifully spacious home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheila Moylan • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Donahue Maley and Burns Team • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St

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•Source:MLS PIN #71983941

Redfin Estimate

$1,235,683

$440K since sold in June 2016$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,125,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,701 sq ft
51 Alden Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,425,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
21 Brewster Dr, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,207,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft
430 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492

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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

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4 MoM

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$1,500,000
5 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
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Sale history for 178 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71983941

Jun 27, 2016

Sold

$796,000

$399/sq ft

Apr 15, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 6, 2016

Listed

$775,000

$388/sq ft

MLS PIN #71504222

May 21, 2013

Sold

$585,000

$293/sq ft

Apr 10, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 5, 2013

Listed

$559,000

$280/sq ft

Sunfilled 3-4 Bedroom Cape on Wellesley line near Babson College, WCC. Volante Farms & Needham Heights Commuter Rail. Flexible floor plan to suit many lifestyles. Large Living Room with fireplace. Fully applianced eat in kitchen leads to dining room with built-in china cabinet & screened porch overlooking manicured yard. Well proportioned rooms. Hardwood floors, skylights, ample closets, oversized 1 car garage, plenty of additional parking & storage. A Great Value! OFFERS PESENTED TUESDAY 3PM.

MLS PIN #30764383

Oct 28, 2003

Sold

$562,500

$282/sq ft

Sep 26, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 5, 2003

Listed

$575,000

$288/sq ft

Public Records

May 3, 1999

Sold

$393,000

$197/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 29, 1988

Sold

$220,000

$110/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,789 (+2.5%)

$470,100 + $357,300

$827,400

2022

$10,525 (+2.6%)

$443,500 + $343,700

$787,200

2021

$10,257 (+3.6%)

$443,500 + $343,700

$787,200

2020

$9,896 (+7.2%)

$443,500 + $348,800

$792,300

2019

$9,229 (+4.3%)

$403,300 + $341,600

$744,900

2018

$8,849 (+11.9%)

$403,300 + $341,600

$744,900

2017

$7,910 (+23.1%)

$363,100 + $302,200

$665,300

2016

$6,427 (−1.0%)

$363,100 + $193,800

$556,900

2014

$6,492 (+3.3%)

$329,500 + $228,200

$557,700

2013

$6,284 (+3.2%)

$329,500 + $226,600

$556,100

2012

$6,089 (+4.9%)

$329,500 + $226,600

$556,100

2011

$5,804 (+3.5%)

$329,500 + $203,000

$532,500

2010

$5,607 (+5.7%)

$329,500 + $203,000

$532,500

2009

$5,304

$329,500 + $203,000

$532,500

Tax history for 178 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,789 (+2.5%)

$470,100 + $357,300

$827,400

2022

$10,525 (+2.6%)

$443,500 + $343,700

$787,200

2021

$10,257 (+3.6%)

$443,500 + $343,700

$787,200

2020

$9,896 (+7.2%)

$443,500 + $348,800

$792,300

2019

$9,229 (+4.3%)

$403,300 + $341,600

$744,900

2018

$8,849 (+11.9%)

$403,300 + $341,600

$744,900

2017

$7,910 (+23.1%)

$363,100 + $302,200

$665,300

2016

$6,427 (−1.0%)

$363,100 + $193,800

$556,900

2014

$6,492 (+3.3%)

$329,500 + $228,200

$557,700

2013

$6,284 (+3.2%)

$329,500 + $226,600

$556,100

2012

$6,089 (+4.9%)

$329,500 + $226,600

$556,100

2011

$5,804 (+3.5%)

$329,500 + $203,000

$532,500

2010

$5,607 (+5.7%)

$329,500 + $203,000

$532,500

2009

$5,304

$329,500 + $203,000

$532,500

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

1,995

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143403

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 384
Length: 24
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 391
Length: 23
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Slider, Storage, Media Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,995
Foundation Area: 1,040
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,287.40
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central to Forest
UnparsedAddress: 178 Forest St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,995
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143403

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dehumidifyer, Freezer, Winecooler, Washer And Dryer In Basement
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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$1.17M – $1.42M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
226 Forest St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,173
208 Forest St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2493 Sq. Ft.	$1,395,785

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,647
198 Forest St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,843

Address	Redfin Estimate
212 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$980,174
190 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1727 Sq. Ft.	$1,093,525

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