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Off Market Apr 2021 for $1.1M

$1,526,406

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,662/mo

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1,927

sq ft

198 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

This stately 4 BR Garrison is ideally located on Birds Hill, just 1/2 mile from Commuter Rail stop at Hersey Station. Comfortable layout includes spacious kitchen with large breakfast bar, birch cabinets, access to mahogany deck with beautiful westward and sunset views. Traditional living and dining rooms are complimented by white dentil moldings, a lovely fireplace with stone hearth, and a bright/convenient first floor home office. Upstairs the MBR suite connects with laundry, study and three generous bedrooms which adjoin the family bath. Finished basement playroom, storage and tool rooms, walk-up attic and attached garage all provide welcome additional space. New Navien Combi gas burner, wall hung A/C mini splits, and Mass Save insulation project all have enhanced energy savings. The neighborhood is part of the popular Broadmeadow School district.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$792Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Richard Gatto • The Gatto Agency

Bought with Lynda Hughes • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72796245

Redfin Estimate

$1,526,406

$426K since sold in April 2021$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,525,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
711 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,768 sq ft
11 Mayo Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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$1,295,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
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3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
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Sale history for 198 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,153 (+7.7%)

$578,600 + $430,100

$1,008,700

2022

$12,209 (+15.4%)

$535,700 + $377,500

$913,200

2021

$10,576 (+3.3%)

$535,700 + $276,000

$811,700

2020

$10,236 (+8.1%)

$535,700 + $283,800

$819,500

2019

$9,472 (+4.3%)

$486,900 + $277,600

$764,500

2018

$9,082 (+4.4%)

$486,900 + $277,600

$764,500

2017

$8,696 (+3.0%)

$486,900 + $244,500

$731,400

2016

$8,440 (+10.1%)

$486,900 + $244,500

$731,400

2014

$7,666 (+3.0%)

$423,400 + $235,200

$658,600

2013

$7,442 (+3.2%)

$423,400 + $235,200

$658,600

2012

$7,212 (+3.1%)

$423,400 + $235,200

$658,600

2011

$6,995 (+6.4%)

$423,400 + $218,300

$641,700

2010

$6,575 (+5.7%)

$423,400 + $201,000

$624,400

2009

$6,219

$423,400 + $201,000

$624,400

Tax history for 198 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,153 (+7.7%)

$578,600 + $430,100

$1,008,700

2022

$12,209 (+15.4%)

$535,700 + $377,500

$913,200

2021

$10,576 (+3.3%)

$535,700 + $276,000

$811,700

2020

$10,236 (+8.1%)

$535,700 + $283,800

$819,500

2019

$9,472 (+4.3%)

$486,900 + $277,600

$764,500

2018

$9,082 (+4.4%)

$486,900 + $277,600

$764,500

2017

$8,696 (+3.0%)

$486,900 + $244,500

$731,400

2016

$8,440 (+10.1%)

$486,900 + $244,500

$731,400

2014

$7,666 (+3.0%)

$423,400 + $235,200

$658,600

2013

$7,442 (+3.2%)

$423,400 + $235,200

$658,600

2012

$7,212 (+3.1%)

$423,400 + $235,200

$658,600

2011

$6,995 (+6.4%)

$423,400 + $218,300

$641,700

2010

$6,575 (+5.7%)

$423,400 + $201,000

$624,400

2009

$6,219

$423,400 + $201,000

$624,400

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

1,927

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138010

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: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 171
Length: 19
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded

Office Room Information
Area: 84
Length: 12
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Balcony / Deck

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office, Study, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,927
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Biege

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 120
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,576
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: At the top of Birds Hill, Hillcrest Ave between Birds Hill Ave and Highgate St
UnparsedAddress: 198 Hillcrest Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,927
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138010

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

6 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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$1.45M – $1.76M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1884 Sq. Ft.	$1,275,542
184 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1334 Sq. Ft.	$1,371,660

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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204 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2294 Sq. Ft.	$1,484,722

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