OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2015 for $515K

$987,546

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,190/mo

•

1,000

sq ft

179 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Welcome to a bright & sunny 1940's Cape with period details and ideally located within walking distance to town center, train, shopping, town forest, hospital, upcoming bike path. This 2 bedroom home is a perfect condo alternative. There's a fireplace in living room, bay window & corner cabinet in dining room. The kitchen opens to an enclosed porch w access to backyard. There's potential to expand; walk up attic as well as completing a 1/4 bathroom in lower level. The bonus playroom in lower level has a fireplace. Ample storage throughout the house & easy access to Rte 128. A must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$988Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Chip Spalding • Dover Country Properties Inc.

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #71840504

Redfin Estimate

$987,546

$472K since sold in July 2015$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($1.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,075,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,886 sq ft
64 Gayland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$850,000
B
3 beds1 bath956 sq ft
462 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,207,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft
430 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,182,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,662 sq ft
533 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,165,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,065 sq ft
50 Gayland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,035,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,074 sq ft
366 Warren St, Needham, MA 02492

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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

99.4%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,099,000
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$1,175,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,859 sq ft
130 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$827,900
3 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft
1011 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,600,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,185 sq ft
163 Standish Rd, Needham, MA 02492
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$1,100,000
3 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
128 Laurel Dr, Needham, MA 02492
$2,800,000
6 beds5.5 baths5,984 sq ft
933 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$3,299,000
7 beds5 baths5,969 sq ft
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$2,600,000
6 beds6 baths5,445 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
6 beds9 baths10,334 sq ft
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Sale history for 179 High Rock St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71840504

Jul 27, 2015

Sold

$515,775

$516/sq ft

May 22, 2015

Pending

—

May 20, 2015

Listed

$529,000

$529/sq ft

MLS PIN #70169418

Jul 18, 2005

Sold

$446,000

$446/sq ft

May 28, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2005

Listed

$464,900

$465/sq ft

Condo alternative for the gardener.Welcoming home on a lovely property with mature plantings.Spacious and sunny living room.Lovely bay window in dining room.Updated kitchen with corian counter opens to 3 season porch and finished fireplaced family room/guest room in lower level.Lovely hardwood floors under recent wall to wall carpet.Square footage includes finished lower level family room. Potential to expand; walk up attic/semi-finished second floor.Short distance to T. and shops

Public Records

Aug 9, 2001

Sold

$320,000

$320/sq ft

MLS PIN #30348875

Nov 23, 1999

Sold

$258,500

$259/sq ft

Oct 10, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Aug 24, 1999

Listed

$279,900

$280/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,333 (+4.3%)

$448,300 + $420,800

$869,100

2022

$10,864 (+14.4%)

$415,000 + $397,600

$812,600

2021

$9,499

$415,000 + $314,000

$729,000

2020

$9,505 (+7.5%)

$414,900 + $346,100

$761,000

2019

$8,844 (+4.3%)

$377,300 + $336,500

$713,800

2018

$8,480 (+43.7%)

$377,300 + $336,500

$713,800

2017

$5,902 (+2.5%)

$377,300 + $119,100

$496,400

2016

$5,757 (+7.5%)

$377,300 + $121,600

$498,900

2014

$5,356 (+3.0%)

$343,000 + $117,100

$460,100

2013

$5,199 (+3.2%)

$343,000 + $117,100

$460,100

2012

$5,038 (+3.5%)

$343,000 + $117,100

$460,100

2011

$4,867 (+3.5%)

$343,000 + $103,500

$446,500

2010

$4,702 (+5.7%)

$343,000 + $103,500

$446,500

2009

$4,447

$343,000 + $103,500

$446,500

Tax history for 179 High Rock St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,333 (+4.3%)

$448,300 + $420,800

$869,100

2022

$10,864 (+14.4%)

$415,000 + $397,600

$812,600

2021

$9,499

$415,000 + $314,000

$729,000

2020

$9,505 (+7.5%)

$414,900 + $346,100

$761,000

2019

$8,844 (+4.3%)

$377,300 + $336,500

$713,800

2018

$8,480 (+43.7%)

$377,300 + $336,500

$713,800

2017

$5,902 (+2.5%)

$377,300 + $119,100

$496,400

2016

$5,757 (+7.5%)

$377,300 + $121,600

$498,900

2014

$5,356 (+3.0%)

$343,000 + $117,100

$460,100

2013

$5,199 (+3.2%)

$343,000 + $117,100

$460,100

2012

$5,038 (+3.5%)

$343,000 + $117,100

$460,100

2011

$4,867 (+3.5%)

$343,000 + $103,500

$446,500

2010

$4,702 (+5.7%)

$343,000 + $103,500

$446,500

2009

$4,447

$343,000 + $103,500

$446,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

1,964

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

139563

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
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 1/4

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 90
Length: 9
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screens

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,723
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street to High Rock
UnparsedAddress: 179 High Rock Street, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,964
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 139563

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° 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, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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

$939,000 – $1.14M

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Home values near 179 High Rock St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 High Rock Street, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7000 Sq. Ft.	$2,869,556
185 High Rock Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,579,794

Address	Redfin Estimate
203 High Rock Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,337
168 High Rock Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$1,841,828

Address	Redfin Estimate
197 High Rock Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$897,745
178 High Rock Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$2,711,793

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