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Off Market Jun 2021 for $1.5M

$1,954,555

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,479/mo

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3,651

sq ft

21 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Fabulous classic Colonial beautifully set on a quiet street in a coveted Needham neighborhood with convenient commuter access. This sun-splashed residence offers a versatile turn-key ready floor plan. Front foyer opens to adjoining formal living and dining rooms. The heart of the home is a granite and stainless kitchen with newer appliances, ample storage, a pantry and oversized center island with bar-stool seating. Walls of windows and a slider in the breakfast and fireplaced family rooms share views overlooking a private fenced-in rear yard. Second floor offers a generous main suite with large walk-in closet and full bath. Three additional family bedrooms with brand new carpeting, full bath and convenient laundry complete the 2nd floor. A separate oversize vaulted-ceiling guest suite is fully private with its own access and bath. Multi-purpose finished lower level with new carpeting provides endless possibilities. Owner-owned solar panels offer over $3K in sustainable energy income!

Single-familyProperty Type

1999Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Boudreau Group • Compass

Bought with Bell Property Partners • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72829394

Redfin Estimate

$1,954,555

$395K since sold in June 2021$25K since July

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This home's estimate is 18.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,375,000
A
6 beds5 baths4,976 sq ft
52 Longacre Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,050,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,792 sq ft
39 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$2,310,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,092 sq ft
38 Longacre Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$2,720,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,269 sq ft
14 Rockwood Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,200,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,833 sq ft
101 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,685,000
F
5 beds5 baths5,085 sq ft
72 Valley 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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Sale history for 21 Sterling Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72829394

Jun 29, 2021

Sold

$1,560,000

$427/sq ft

May 11, 2021

Listed

$1,450,000

$397/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 31, 2008

Sold

$999,000

$274/sq ft

MLS PIN #70804600

Oct 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 30, 2008

Sold

$999,000

$274/sq ft

Sep 7, 2008

Contingent

—

Aug 9, 2008

Listed

$1,095,000

$300/sq ft

MLS PIN #70070591

Oct 8, 2004

Sold

$955,000

$262/sq ft

Aug 19, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 30, 2004

Listed

$999,000

$274/sq ft

MLS PIN #30379168

May 12, 2000

Sold

$699,000

$191/sq ft

Feb 2, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jan 14, 2000

Listed

$699,000

$191/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,352 (+19.1%)

$464,700 + $1,096,000

$1,560,700

2022

$17,087 (+8.5%)

$434,400 + $843,600

$1,278,000

2021

$15,752 (+1.9%)

$434,400 + $774,500

$1,208,900

2020

$15,463 (+5.8%)

$434,400 + $803,600

$1,238,000

2019

$14,610 (+4.3%)

$395,000 + $784,200

$1,179,200

2018

$14,009 (+9.5%)

$395,000 + $784,200

$1,179,200

2017

$12,798 (+3.0%)

$395,000 + $681,400

$1,076,400

2016

$12,422 (+2.8%)

$395,000 + $681,400

$1,076,400

2014

$12,088 (+3.0%)

$376,200 + $662,300

$1,038,500

2013

$11,735 (+3.2%)

$376,200 + $662,300

$1,038,500

2012

$11,372 (+6.8%)

$376,200 + $662,300

$1,038,500

2011

$10,650 (+3.5%)

$376,200 + $600,900

$977,100

2010

$10,289 (+7.2%)

$376,200 + $600,900

$977,100

2009

$9,595

$376,200 + $587,200

$963,400

Tax history for 21 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,352 (+19.1%)

$464,700 + $1,096,000

$1,560,700

2022

$17,087 (+8.5%)

$434,400 + $843,600

$1,278,000

2021

$15,752 (+1.9%)

$434,400 + $774,500

$1,208,900

2020

$15,463 (+5.8%)

$434,400 + $803,600

$1,238,000

2019

$14,610 (+4.3%)

$395,000 + $784,200

$1,179,200

2018

$14,009 (+9.5%)

$395,000 + $784,200

$1,179,200

2017

$12,798 (+3.0%)

$395,000 + $681,400

$1,076,400

2016

$12,422 (+2.8%)

$395,000 + $681,400

$1,076,400

2014

$12,088 (+3.0%)

$376,200 + $662,300

$1,038,500

2013

$11,735 (+3.2%)

$376,200 + $662,300

$1,038,500

2012

$11,372 (+6.8%)

$376,200 + $662,300

$1,038,500

2011

$10,650 (+3.5%)

$376,200 + $600,900

$977,100

2010

$10,289 (+7.2%)

$376,200 + $600,900

$977,100

2009

$9,595

$376,200 + $587,200

$963,400

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

3,072

Year built

1999

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

136706

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 440
Length: 22
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Mud Room, Game Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,651
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Sky

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,463
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Peacedale Rd to Sterling Rd
UnparsedAddress: 21 Sterling Road, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,072
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 136706

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 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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$1.86M – $2.25M

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Home values near 21 Sterling Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Sterling Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3551 Sq. Ft.	$2,181,900
22 Sterling Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3329 Sq. Ft.	$1,490,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Sterling Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4210 Sq. Ft.	$2,078,272
10 Sterling Road, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3344 Sq. Ft.	$1,666,615

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Sterling Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4007 Sq. Ft.	$2,243,559
11 Sterling Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$834,333

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