OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2017 for $660K

$1,100,843

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,372/mo

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1,848

sq ft

198 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! South Facing, gets sun all day! This is one of the best, easiest and fastest ways to build A GOOD AMOUNT of equity with VERY LITTLE WORK REQUIRED! Most of the work is done... all the big ticket items complete! Kitchen recently redone with engineered granite countertops and cherry cabinets, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs bath is in good condition. Downstairs bath only needs wallpaper stripped and repainting. Fireplaced Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room and 2 Large first floor bedrooms were recently repainted.There are 2 very large bedrooms upstairs with built-ins and they could use some fresh paint but show very well as-is. Partially finished basement has lots of storage, updated electrical panel with 200 amp service, 11 year old oil furnace and 2 year old 50 gallon hot water storage tank. Newer Roof, Siding and Windows (2008) 1848 S.F. of Living Space Above Grade!

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Russell Rougeau • Keller Williams Realty Boston South West

Bought with MB Associates • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72114970

Redfin Estimate

$1,100,843

$441K since sold in April 2017$34K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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

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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

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 198 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,124 (+2.1%)

$422,800 + $276,900

$699,700

2022

$8,935 (+4.6%)

$398,900 + $269,400

$668,300

2021

$8,544 (+3.3%)

$398,900 + $256,800

$655,700

2020

$8,268 (+7.0%)

$398,900 + $263,100

$662,000

2019

$7,726 (+7.3%)

$362,700 + $260,900

$623,600

2018

$7,198 (+5.5%)

$362,700 + $243,200

$605,900

2017

$6,822 (+2.6%)

$362,700 + $211,100

$573,800

2016

$6,649 (+6.0%)

$362,700 + $213,500

$576,200

2014

$6,275 (+3.0%)

$329,100 + $210,000

$539,100

2013

$6,092 (+3.2%)

$329,100 + $210,000

$539,100

2012

$5,903 (+3.8%)

$329,100 + $210,000

$539,100

2011

$5,687 (+3.5%)

$329,100 + $192,600

$521,700

2010

$5,494 (+10.4%)

$329,100 + $192,600

$521,700

2009

$4,976

$329,100 + $170,500

$499,600

Tax history for 198 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,124 (+2.1%)

$422,800 + $276,900

$699,700

2022

$8,935 (+4.6%)

$398,900 + $269,400

$668,300

2021

$8,544 (+3.3%)

$398,900 + $256,800

$655,700

2020

$8,268 (+7.0%)

$398,900 + $263,100

$662,000

2019

$7,726 (+7.3%)

$362,700 + $260,900

$623,600

2018

$7,198 (+5.5%)

$362,700 + $243,200

$605,900

2017

$6,822 (+2.6%)

$362,700 + $211,100

$573,800

2016

$6,649 (+6.0%)

$362,700 + $213,500

$576,200

2014

$6,275 (+3.0%)

$329,100 + $210,000

$539,100

2013

$6,092 (+3.2%)

$329,100 + $210,000

$539,100

2012

$5,903 (+3.8%)

$329,100 + $210,000

$539,100

2011

$5,687 (+3.5%)

$329,100 + $192,600

$521,700

2010

$5,494 (+10.4%)

$329,100 + $192,600

$521,700

2009

$4,976

$329,100 + $170,500

$499,600

*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

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,848

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143400

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 357
Length: 21
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,848
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 150
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,649
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Ave to Forest Street at Volantes Farm
UnparsedAddress: 198 Forest St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143400

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
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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Needham, MA • 02492

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Estimated sale price

$1.05M – $1.27M

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Home values near 198 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$1,386,638
212 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$980,174

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,647
190 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1727 Sq. Ft.	$1,093,525

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