Google street view image for 228 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

Off market sep 1989 for $630K

$883,260

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,078/mo

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1 ba

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1,240

sq ft

228 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

228 Hunnewell St is a 1,240 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 01, 1989 for $630,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $883,260.

Single-familyProperty Type

1902Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$883,260

$253K since sold in September 1989$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 21.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$860,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,053 sq ft
19 Hastings St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
150 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$900,000
D
3 beds1 bath806 sq ft
3 Crescent Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
66 Linden St, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

13 days MoM

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8 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
$2,995,000
5 beds8 baths6,617 sq ft
208 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$549,000
2 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #130, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$2,689,999
6 beds6 baths5,623 sq ft
168 Richdale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 228 Hunnewell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,703 (+7.5%)

$459,300 + $131,400

$590,700

2022

$7,166 (+2.6%)

$410,200 + $125,800

$536,000

2021

$6,984 (+3.9%)

$410,200 + $125,800

$536,000

2020

$6,722 (+7.8%)

$411,600 + $126,600

$538,200

2019

$6,233 (+4.3%)

$374,200 + $128,900

$503,100

2018

$5,977 (+3.2%)

$374,200 + $128,900

$503,100

2017

$5,794 (+2.7%)

$374,200 + $113,100

$487,300

2016

$5,642 (+14.6%)

$374,200 + $114,700

$488,900

2014

$4,924 (+3.0%)

$311,800 + $111,200

$423,000

2013

$4,780 (+3.2%)

$311,800 + $111,200

$423,000

2012

$4,632 (+3.1%)

$311,800 + $111,200

$423,000

2011

$4,492 (+3.5%)

$311,800 + $100,300

$412,100

2010

$4,339 (+5.7%)

$311,800 + $100,300

$412,100

2009

$4,105

$311,800 + $100,300

$412,100

Tax history for 228 Hunnewell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,703 (+7.5%)

$459,300 + $131,400

$590,700

2022

$7,166 (+2.6%)

$410,200 + $125,800

$536,000

2021

$6,984 (+3.9%)

$410,200 + $125,800

$536,000

2020

$6,722 (+7.8%)

$411,600 + $126,600

$538,200

2019

$6,233 (+4.3%)

$374,200 + $128,900

$503,100

2018

$5,977 (+3.2%)

$374,200 + $128,900

$503,100

2017

$5,794 (+2.7%)

$374,200 + $113,100

$487,300

2016

$5,642 (+14.6%)

$374,200 + $114,700

$488,900

2014

$4,924 (+3.0%)

$311,800 + $111,200

$423,000

2013

$4,780 (+3.2%)

$311,800 + $111,200

$423,000

2012

$4,632 (+3.1%)

$311,800 + $111,200

$423,000

2011

$4,492 (+3.5%)

$311,800 + $100,300

$412,100

2010

$4,339 (+5.7%)

$311,800 + $100,300

$412,100

2009

$4,105

$311,800 + $100,300

$412,100

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

Permits

Mar 26, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit - residential & commercial projects

Electrical

Feb 21, 2024 • Final

Plumbing permit - residential & commercial projects

New construction

Plumbing

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 585
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full 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: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,240
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,877
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.16
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,240
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142584

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

53% 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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Estimated sale price

$840,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 228 Hunnewell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2168 Sq. Ft.	$1,925,228
220 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$1,933,744
219 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$1,110,225
237 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$967,544
248 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4184 Sq. Ft.	$2,132,221
144 Pine Grove St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1467 Sq. Ft.	$905,097
13 Lester St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3066 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
238 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2288 Sq. Ft.	$1,215,906
212 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$962,863
223 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1617 Sq. Ft.	$940,210
245 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3544 Sq. Ft.	$1,557,497
246 Hunnewell St Apt 1, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4184 Sq. Ft.	$1,925,369
140 Pine Grove St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$1,005,916
12 Lester St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2463 Sq. Ft.	$1,501,998

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$727,001
213 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2802 Sq. Ft.	$1,360,011
231 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1863 Sq. Ft.	$1,140,913
208 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1693 Sq. Ft.	$1,222,820
148 Pine Grove St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1463 Sq. Ft.	$1,451,012
5 Lester St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$959,910
4 Lester St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,302

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