Google street view image for 20 Walnut St, Needham, MA 02492

Off Market Jun 2022 for $1.7M

$1,854,203

•

3,500

sq ft

20 Walnut St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Beautiful Colonial in one of Needham’s most beloved in-town neighborhoods! The main level features a fantastic open floor plan w/ a front-to-back family room w/gas fireplace, which flows seamlessly into the gorgeous, 2021 kitchen with white cabinets, quartz counters, stainless appliances & adjoining, elegant dining room. The 1st floor also offers an expansive bonus room w/ cathedral ceilings & skylights, office/guest room, mud room & half bath. The 2nd floor features a primary suite w/ tray ceiling, full bath, large walk-in closet, office & private balcony. Two additional bedrooms, a family bath w/ double vanity & laundry complete the 2nd floor. The lower level has a generous rec room w/ pool table + a separate office. Ample storage available in the unfinished walk-up 3rd floor & basement. The fenced & manicured backyard w/ koi pond provides your own private oasis. Ideally located close to shops, restaurants, schools and commuter rail. Open Houses: Fri 3-6pm, Sat 12-3pm, Sun 12-3pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Beyond Boston Properties Group • Compass

Bought with Robert Ellington • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72963702

Redfin Estimate

$1,854,203

$94K since sold in June 2022$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,830,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,277 sq ft
361 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,150,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,506 sq ft
11 Fairlawn St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,450,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,900 sq ft
19 Mayo Ave, 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 MAY 13, 2026
$1,615,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths3,790 sq ft
19 Overlook Rd, 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

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17 MoM

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This sun filled home has been nicely maintained with many updates throughout and is located in a great neighborhood close to the center of town. Nice open floor plan with the living room and dining rooms opening to the spacious kitchen with hardwood...
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Andrea Young
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Sale history for 20 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72963702

Jun 14, 2022

Sold

$1,760,000

$503/sq ft

Apr 11, 2022

Contingent

—

Apr 6, 2022

Listed

$1,595,000

$456/sq ft

MLS PIN #72491177

Jul 19, 2019

Sold

$1,200,000

$343/sq ft

Jun 6, 2019

Pending

—

May 16, 2019

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$357/sq ft

May 1, 2019

Listed

$1,299,000

$371/sq ft

+24

Welcome Home to this beautiful Colonial located in desirable Needham Center! Key features include 10 rooms 3/4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and attached two car garage! The first floor has a beautiful open floor plan that includes a formal living room, chefs kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, formal dining room, large family room with cathedral ceilings, mud room and 1/2 bath. The second floor features a master suite with full bath and large walk in closet, office area and large deck, two additional bedrooms, family bath and laundry. Bonus space include unfinished walk up 3rd floor perfect for storage and finished basement that's great for game room or office space. Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout this home. Walk to train, schools, restaurant and shops make this a great opportunity.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,631 (+3.3%)

$501,900 + $696,800

$1,198,700

2022

$15,134 (+2.6%)

$473,600 + $658,300

$1,131,900

2021

$14,749 (+19.9%)

$473,600 + $658,300

$1,131,900

2020

$12,305 (+15.3%)

$474,900 + $510,300

$985,200

2019

$10,675 (+4.3%)

$431,700 + $429,900

$861,600

2018

$10,236 (+6.3%)

$431,700 + $429,900

$861,600

2017

$9,633 (+3.0%)

$431,700 + $378,500

$810,200

2016

$9,350 (+5.7%)

$431,700 + $378,500

$810,200

2014

$8,845 (+3.0%)

$392,500 + $367,400

$759,900

2013

$8,587 (+3.2%)

$392,500 + $367,400

$759,900

2012

$8,321 (+3.4%)

$392,500 + $367,400

$759,900

2011

$8,051 (+3.5%)

$392,500 + $346,100

$738,600

2010

$7,777 (+5.7%)

$392,500 + $346,100

$738,600

2009

$7,356

$392,500 + $346,100

$738,600

Tax history for 20 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,631 (+3.3%)

$501,900 + $696,800

$1,198,700

2022

$15,134 (+2.6%)

$473,600 + $658,300

$1,131,900

2021

$14,749 (+19.9%)

$473,600 + $658,300

$1,131,900

2020

$12,305 (+15.3%)

$474,900 + $510,300

$985,200

2019

$10,675 (+4.3%)

$431,700 + $429,900

$861,600

2018

$10,236 (+6.3%)

$431,700 + $429,900

$861,600

2017

$9,633 (+3.0%)

$431,700 + $378,500

$810,200

2016

$9,350 (+5.7%)

$431,700 + $378,500

$810,200

2014

$8,845 (+3.0%)

$392,500 + $367,400

$759,900

2013

$8,587 (+3.2%)

$392,500 + $367,400

$759,900

2012

$8,321 (+3.4%)

$392,500 + $367,400

$759,900

2011

$8,051 (+3.5%)

$392,500 + $346,100

$738,600

2010

$7,777 (+5.7%)

$392,500 + $346,100

$738,600

2009

$7,356

$392,500 + $346,100

$738,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

3,162

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

144622

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, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Attic Access,Double Vanity,Tray Ceiling(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Remodeled,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Crown Molding

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bonus Room, Office, Play Room, Home Office, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,500
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,134
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Marked Tree or Linden to Walnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 Walnut St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,162
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 144622

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Needham is one of the most coveted, blue-chip suburbs in the Greater Boston area. Striking a perfect balance between an affluent, sophisticated suburban lifestyle and rapid urban accessibility, it sits directly inside the Route 128/I-95 beltway. It...
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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, 3 days in 30 years

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Needham, MA • 02492

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Estimated sale price

$1.76M – $2.13M

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Home values near 20 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Walnut Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1967 Sq. Ft.	$1,210,886
39 Walnut Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Walnut Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1699 Sq. Ft.	$1,265,514
30 Walnut Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,817

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Walnut Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$1,269,194
34 Walnut Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,220,077

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