OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2017 for $1.3M

$2,153,642

•

4,468

sq ft

20 Bennington St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Meticulously designed and expanded Colonial on quiet street in desirable Mitchell School neighborhood. Home underwent a 3 story addition and complete renovation in 2011. Chef's kitchen has custom cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances and sandstone countertops. Family room features custom built-ins with bar, stone fireplace and detailed millwork. An elegant den with stained built-ins, fireplaced dining room, powder room and mudroom complete 1st floor. 2nd floor includes a master bedroom w/ spacious, walk-in closet & bath featuring soaking tub, frameless glass shower & a double vanity. 2nd floor also has four additional guest/kids bedrooms with 2 full baths and laundry room. Two staircases to finished lower level which is highlighted by bonus room with 10' ceilings that is currently set up with a golf simulator and home theater. Fenced, private yard is professionally designed with bluestone patio and stone sitting wall. No details were missed in this special home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

7,125 sq ftLot Size

$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ryan McDonnell • Hawthorn Properties

Bought with Lewitt Real Estate Team • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72117360

Redfin Estimate

$2,153,642

$779K since sold in May 2017$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,765,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,954 sq ft
28 Mercer Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,359,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,285 sq ft
96 Richdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,775,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,226 sq ft
4 Greenough St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,725,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,600 sq ft
14 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,570,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,939 sq ft
29 Parker Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,295,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,343 sq ft
36 Upland Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

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$999,000
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NEW 30 HRS AGO
$1,495,000
4 beds3 baths2,802 sq ft
213 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,799,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
4 Crescent Unit A, Needham Heights, MA 02494
$729,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,220 sq ft
6 Reservoir Park, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,350,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,538 sq ft
65 Crescent Rd, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,350,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,538 sq ft
65 Crescent Rd #65, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$795,000
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Sale history for 20 Bennington St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,765 (+6.0%)

$530,500 + $908,500

$1,439,000

2022

$17,709 (+2.6%)

$465,300 + $859,200

$1,324,500

2021

$17,258 (+1.5%)

$465,300 + $859,200

$1,324,500

2020

$16,999 (+5.8%)

$466,900 + $894,100

$1,361,000

2019

$16,066 (+5.6%)

$424,500 + $872,200

$1,296,700

2018

$15,210 (+30.6%)

$424,500 + $855,800

$1,280,300

2017

$11,645 (+2.4%)

$424,500 + $554,900

$979,400

2016

$11,367 (+6.4%)

$424,500 + $560,500

$985,000

2014

$10,684 (+3.0%)

$385,900 + $532,000

$917,900

2013

$10,372 (+32.7%)

$385,900 + $532,000

$917,900

2012

$7,818 (+38.6%)

$385,900 + $328,100

$714,000

2011

$5,642 (+3.5%)

$385,900 + $131,700

$517,600

2010

$5,450 (+5.7%)

$385,900 + $131,700

$517,600

2009

$5,155

$385,900 + $131,700

$517,600

Tax history for 20 Bennington St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,765 (+6.0%)

$530,500 + $908,500

$1,439,000

2022

$17,709 (+2.6%)

$465,300 + $859,200

$1,324,500

2021

$17,258 (+1.5%)

$465,300 + $859,200

$1,324,500

2020

$16,999 (+5.8%)

$466,900 + $894,100

$1,361,000

2019

$16,066 (+5.6%)

$424,500 + $872,200

$1,296,700

2018

$15,210 (+30.6%)

$424,500 + $855,800

$1,280,300

2017

$11,645 (+2.4%)

$424,500 + $554,900

$979,400

2016

$11,367 (+6.4%)

$424,500 + $560,500

$985,000

2014

$10,684 (+3.0%)

$385,900 + $532,000

$917,900

2013

$10,372 (+32.7%)

$385,900 + $532,000

$917,900

2012

$7,818 (+38.6%)

$385,900 + $328,100

$714,000

2011

$5,642 (+3.5%)

$385,900 + $131,700

$517,600

2010

$5,450 (+5.7%)

$385,900 + $131,700

$517,600

2009

$5,155

$385,900 + $131,700

$517,600

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2011

Sq. Ft.

3,369

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

141077

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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Paints & Finishes - Zero VOC,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X8
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, High Speed Internet Hookup, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Bathroom, Play Room, Den, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,468
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Rubber, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Frontage Length: 75
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,367
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: High St to Bennington or Concord St to Bennington
UnparsedAddress: 20 Bennington St, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,369
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141077

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Attached List Of Exclusions Or Ask Broker For Details
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

50% 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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$2.05M – $2.48M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Bennington St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1531 Sq. Ft.	$998,612
32 Bennington St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1635 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,521

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Bennington St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2096 Sq. Ft.	$1,297,936
14 Bennington St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,299

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Bennington St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$1,201,178
31 Bennington St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,849

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