Off market jun 2001 for $483K

$1,403,273

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,078/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

$563Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jenny Brinsdon • Century 21 The Alexanders

Bought with • Dewolfe-Wellesley

Source:MLS PIN #50366926

Redfin Estimate

$1,403,273

$920K since sold in June 2001$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 4.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,400,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
14 Fuller Brook Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,236 sq ft
89 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,700,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,496 sq ft
29 Canavan Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,050,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,212 sq ft
105 Blake 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 October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$2,039,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
829 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$529,000
2 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
1212 Greendale Ave #333, 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.

Permits

May 21, 2020 • Final

Plumbing permit - residential & commercial projects

Plumbing

Water heater

May 21, 2020 • Final

Gas fitting permit - residential & commercial projects

Gas

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

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

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

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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Deeded parking • $859 HOA • Parking

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.	—
218 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$960,792
190 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1727 Sq. Ft.	$1,061,392
27 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3237 Sq. Ft.	$1,735,866
92 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1166 Sq. Ft.	$924,928
66 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,454
46 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,032

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,641
212 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$939,135
184 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$919,360
24 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$934,244
80 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4145 Sq. Ft.	$2,244,165
60 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3132 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,587
40 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$1,572,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
226 Forest Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,151
198 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,069,374
178 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1995 Sq. Ft.	$1,215,194
100 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,701
74 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1864 Sq. Ft.	$1,319,063
52 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1855 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,440
34 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,052,790

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