Off market oct 2017 for $665K

$939,135

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,325/mo

•

1,364

sq ft

212 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Great Opportunity. Bring your ideas and contractors to this charming home sited on a serene 11,000+ sq. ft. lot with two car attached garage, storage shed and many mature plantings. This home offers many options for creating your dream home. Located on a bucolic Needham street close to Babson College, Volante Farm, and Routes 16, 135 and 95. Enjoy summer nights from the sun-porch at the rear of the house. Central a/c, 2015 furnace and much more. House is being sold in "as is" condition.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$689Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eleanor Reilly • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

Bought with Manish Patwari • EXIT Premier Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72205925

Redfin Estimate

$939,135

$274K since sold in October 2017$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 27% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
A
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,236 sq ft
89 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,625,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,996 sq ft
42 Jackson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,050,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,212 sq ft
105 Blake St, Needham, MA 02492

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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 212 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,168 (+2.8%)

$472,200 + $230,900

$703,100

2022

$8,914 (+2.6%)

$445,600 + $221,100

$666,700

2021

$8,687 (+6.3%)

$445,600 + $221,100

$666,700

2020

$8,173 (+7.9%)

$445,600 + $208,800

$654,400

2019

$7,575 (+4.3%)

$405,400 + $206,000

$611,400

2018

$7,263 (+4.3%)

$405,400 + $206,000

$611,400

2017

$6,963 (+9.8%)

$405,400 + $180,200

$585,600

2016

$6,339 (+7.3%)

$405,400 + $143,900

$549,300

2014

$5,907 (+3.0%)

$368,100 + $139,400

$507,500

2013

$5,735 (+3.2%)

$368,100 + $139,400

$507,500

2012

$5,557 (+3.5%)

$368,100 + $139,400

$507,500

2011

$5,370 (+3.5%)

$368,100 + $124,600

$492,700

2010

$5,188 (+5.7%)

$368,100 + $124,600

$492,700

2009

$4,907

$368,100 + $124,600

$492,700

Tax history for 212 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,168 (+2.8%)

$472,200 + $230,900

$703,100

2022

$8,914 (+2.6%)

$445,600 + $221,100

$666,700

2021

$8,687 (+6.3%)

$445,600 + $221,100

$666,700

2020

$8,173 (+7.9%)

$445,600 + $208,800

$654,400

2019

$7,575 (+4.3%)

$405,400 + $206,000

$611,400

2018

$7,263 (+4.3%)

$405,400 + $206,000

$611,400

2017

$6,963 (+9.8%)

$405,400 + $180,200

$585,600

2016

$6,339 (+7.3%)

$405,400 + $143,900

$549,300

2014

$5,907 (+3.0%)

$368,100 + $139,400

$507,500

2013

$5,735 (+3.2%)

$368,100 + $139,400

$507,500

2012

$5,557 (+3.5%)

$368,100 + $139,400

$507,500

2011

$5,370 (+3.5%)

$368,100 + $124,600

$492,700

2010

$5,188 (+5.7%)

$368,100 + $124,600

$492,700

2009

$4,907

$368,100 + $124,600

$492,700

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

11,761

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,364

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143398

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Apr 2, 2019.

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, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,364
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,963
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central to Forest
UnparsedAddress: 212 Forest St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,364
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143398
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 2, 2019

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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

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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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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

$893,000 – $1.08M

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Deeded parking • $859 HOA • Parking

Home values near 212 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Forest Street, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8222 Sq. Ft.	$3,786,399
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
27 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3237 Sq. Ft.	$1,735,866
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

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
18 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2224 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,157
24 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$934,244
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.	$1,327,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,641
208 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2493 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,273
184 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$919,360
21 Rolling Lane, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$828,466
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

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