Off Market Jun 2001 for $483K

$1,395,785

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,049/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,493

sq ft

208 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$560Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jenny Brinsdon • Century 21 The Alexanders

Bought with • Dewolfe-Wellesley

Source:MLS PIN #50366926

Redfin Estimate

$1,395,785

$913K since sold in June 2001$19K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,700,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,496 sq ft
29 Canavan Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,645,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,155 sq ft
37 Standish Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492

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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

NEW 5 HRS AGO
$2,689,999
6 beds5.5 baths5,469 sq ft
564 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN THU, 10:15AM TO 11AM
$2,750,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,812 sq ft
25 Arch St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$2,850,000
5 beds6 baths5,850 sq ft
55 Rockwood Ln, Needham, MA 02492
$1,500,000
5 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
764 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 208 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,173 (+3.4%)

$471,500 + $538,700

$1,010,200

2022

$12,746 (+8.2%)

$444,900 + $508,400

$953,300

2021

$11,784 (+50.9%)

$444,900 + $459,500

$904,400

2020

$7,807 (+8.1%)

$444,900 + $180,200

$625,100

2019

$7,225 (+4.3%)

$404,700 + $178,400

$583,100

2018

$6,927 (+3.8%)

$404,700 + $178,400

$583,100

2017

$6,673 (+3.0%)

$404,700 + $156,500

$561,200

2016

$6,476 (+7.1%)

$404,700 + $156,500

$561,200

2014

$6,048 (+3.0%)

$367,400 + $152,200

$519,600

2013

$5,871 (+3.2%)

$367,400 + $152,200

$519,600

2012

$5,690 (+3.4%)

$367,400 + $152,200

$519,600

2011

$5,501 (+4.8%)

$367,400 + $137,300

$504,700

2010

$5,249 (+5.7%)

$367,400 + $131,100

$498,500

2009

$4,965

$367,400 + $131,100

$498,500

Tax history for 208 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,173 (+3.4%)

$471,500 + $538,700

$1,010,200

2022

$12,746 (+8.2%)

$444,900 + $508,400

$953,300

2021

$11,784 (+50.9%)

$444,900 + $459,500

$904,400

2020

$7,807 (+8.1%)

$444,900 + $180,200

$625,100

2019

$7,225 (+4.3%)

$404,700 + $178,400

$583,100

2018

$6,927 (+3.8%)

$404,700 + $178,400

$583,100

2017

$6,673 (+3.0%)

$404,700 + $156,500

$561,200

2016

$6,476 (+7.1%)

$404,700 + $156,500

$561,200

2014

$6,048 (+3.0%)

$367,400 + $152,200

$519,600

2013

$5,871 (+3.2%)

$367,400 + $152,200

$519,600

2012

$5,690 (+3.4%)

$367,400 + $152,200

$519,600

2011

$5,501 (+4.8%)

$367,400 + $137,300

$504,700

2010

$5,249 (+5.7%)

$367,400 + $131,100

$498,500

2009

$4,965

$367,400 + $131,100

$498,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 872
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Garrison/Frontier
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,493
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: SRA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,493
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143399

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

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 • 1.2mi

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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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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 208 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
238 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$888,972
218 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,647

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$1,377,444
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
198 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,843

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