Off market oct 1998 for $372K

$1,274,868

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,318/mo

•

1,860

sq ft

178 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$685Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Louise Condon • Louise Condon Realty

Bought with Jo Ellen Levin • Century 21 The Alexanders

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•Source:MLS PIN #30256332

Redfin Estimate

$1,274,868

$902K since sold in October 1998$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD AUG 12, 2026
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C
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SOLD SEP 16, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
E
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F
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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

4 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 178 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,844 (+6.5%)

$598,900 + $309,400

$908,300

2022

$11,116 (+2.6%)

$531,100 + $300,300

$831,400

2021

$10,833 (+4.2%)

$531,100 + $300,300

$831,400

2020

$10,392 (+7.4%)

$531,100 + $300,900

$832,000

2019

$9,677 (+4.3%)

$483,700 + $297,300

$781,000

2018

$9,278 (+5.1%)

$483,700 + $297,300

$781,000

2017

$8,831 (+3.0%)

$483,700 + $259,000

$742,700

2016

$8,571 (+12.0%)

$483,700 + $259,000

$742,700

2014

$7,656 (+3.0%)

$404,700 + $253,000

$657,700

2013

$7,432 (+3.2%)

$404,700 + $253,000

$657,700

2012

$7,202 (+4.3%)

$404,700 + $253,000

$657,700

2011

$6,905 (+4.5%)

$404,700 + $228,800

$633,500

2010

$6,608 (+5.7%)

$404,700 + $222,800

$627,500

2009

$6,250

$404,700 + $222,800

$627,500

Tax history for 178 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,844 (+6.5%)

$598,900 + $309,400

$908,300

2022

$11,116 (+2.6%)

$531,100 + $300,300

$831,400

2021

$10,833 (+4.2%)

$531,100 + $300,300

$831,400

2020

$10,392 (+7.4%)

$531,100 + $300,900

$832,000

2019

$9,677 (+4.3%)

$483,700 + $297,300

$781,000

2018

$9,278 (+5.1%)

$483,700 + $297,300

$781,000

2017

$8,831 (+3.0%)

$483,700 + $259,000

$742,700

2016

$8,571 (+12.0%)

$483,700 + $259,000

$742,700

2014

$7,656 (+3.0%)

$404,700 + $253,000

$657,700

2013

$7,432 (+3.2%)

$404,700 + $253,000

$657,700

2012

$7,202 (+4.3%)

$404,700 + $253,000

$657,700

2011

$6,905 (+4.5%)

$404,700 + $228,800

$633,500

2010

$6,608 (+5.7%)

$404,700 + $222,800

$627,500

2009

$6,250

$404,700 + $222,800

$627,500

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,124

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138100

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,860
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: TAN

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,850

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: BROADMEADOW TO THORNTON
UnparsedAddress: 178 Thornton Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,124
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138100

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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 • 0.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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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Estimated sale price

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 178 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2479 Sq. Ft.	$1,401,600
153 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1395 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
162 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4600 Sq. Ft.	$2,312,078
159 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5370 Sq. Ft.	$2,673,022

Address	Redfin Estimate
156 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,547
165 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$1,270,641

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