Off Market Aug 2008 for $1.6M

$2,640,141

•

6,975

sq ft

196 Highgate St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

The perfect lot in Bird's Hill. SPECTACULAR new construction in prime location convenient to all on large lvl lot. Magnificent details. Every amenity. LR leads to fabulous Sunroom. Master opens to private Sun Deck. Large Vaulted ceil FR w/Fplc. 1st Fl BR w/full BA. Chef's kitch w/generous appl pckg. 3 Full BA on 2nd fl. Fin. lwr/lvl w/full bath, walk up 3rd fl w/full bath. Wonderful space in award winning design by Nationally recognized architect & local well known builder. Let the fun begin.

Single-familyProperty Type

2008Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gary Kaufman • RE/MAX Home Team

Bought with Eleanor Reilly • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

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•Source:MLS PIN #70741869

Redfin Estimate

$2,640,141

$1.0M since sold in August 2008$125K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.85M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,650,000
A
5 beds4 baths5,970 sq ft
60 Tudor Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$3,450,000
B
7 beds6 baths7,005 sq ft
176 Highgate St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$3,175,000
C
6 beds6.5 baths5,800 sq ft
78 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$2,950,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths6,753 sq ft
190 Brookline 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 OCT 24, 2025
$2,900,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths6,151 sq ft
18 Ina Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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$1,816,296

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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

$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
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$1,349,900
3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
1327 South St, Needham, MA 02492
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$2,195,000
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Sale history for 196 Highgate St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,982 (+5.1%)

$596,900 + $1,318,900

$1,915,800

2022

$23,760 (+2.6%)

$529,100 + $1,248,000

$1,777,100

2021

$23,156 (+7.2%)

$529,100 + $1,248,000

$1,777,100

2020

$21,593 (+5.3%)

$529,100 + $1,199,700

$1,728,800

2019

$20,507 (+3.9%)

$481,700 + $1,173,400

$1,655,100

2018

$19,742 (−2.9%)

$481,700 + $1,180,100

$1,661,800

2017

$20,330 (+2.3%)

$481,700 + $1,228,100

$1,709,800

2016

$19,876 (+7.3%)

$481,700 + $1,240,700

$1,722,400

2014

$18,530 (+3.0%)

$402,700 + $1,189,200

$1,591,900

2013

$17,988 (+3.2%)

$402,700 + $1,189,200

$1,591,900

2012

$17,431

$402,700 + $1,189,200

$1,591,900

2011

$17,435 (+22.7%)

$402,700 + $1,196,800

$1,599,500

2010

$14,211

$402,700 + $1,024,100

$1,426,800

2009

$14,211

$402,700 + $1,024,100

$1,426,800

Tax history for 196 Highgate St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,982 (+5.1%)

$596,900 + $1,318,900

$1,915,800

2022

$23,760 (+2.6%)

$529,100 + $1,248,000

$1,777,100

2021

$23,156 (+7.2%)

$529,100 + $1,248,000

$1,777,100

2020

$21,593 (+5.3%)

$529,100 + $1,199,700

$1,728,800

2019

$20,507 (+3.9%)

$481,700 + $1,173,400

$1,655,100

2018

$19,742 (−2.9%)

$481,700 + $1,180,100

$1,661,800

2017

$20,330 (+2.3%)

$481,700 + $1,228,100

$1,709,800

2016

$19,876 (+7.3%)

$481,700 + $1,240,700

$1,722,400

2014

$18,530 (+3.0%)

$402,700 + $1,189,200

$1,591,900

2013

$17,988 (+3.2%)

$402,700 + $1,189,200

$1,591,900

2012

$17,431

$402,700 + $1,189,200

$1,591,900

2011

$17,435 (+22.7%)

$402,700 + $1,196,800

$1,599,500

2010

$14,211

$402,700 + $1,024,100

$1,426,800

2009

$14,211

$402,700 + $1,024,100

$1,426,800

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

2008

Sq. Ft.

5,254

Year built

2008

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138060

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 384
Length: 24
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# 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: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 480
Length: 24
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Media Room, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,975
Foundation Area: 2,800
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Lght Brown
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Gazebo, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Other Structures: Gazebo

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Oil, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Woodledge to Highgate
UnparsedAddress: 196 Highgate Street, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,254
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138060

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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, 15 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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Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02492

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Sun exposure

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

$2.51M – $3.04M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
204 Highgate St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1626 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,497
219 Highgate St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2039 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,518

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