Off Market Dec 2016 for $691K

$1,386,638

•

2,368

sq ft

230 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

OUTSTANDING PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY for the savvy home Buyer. Spacious center entrance Colonial style home situated on large, level lot in prime Needham location. First floor offers large eat-in kitchen, front to back fireplaced LR, DR, sunroom, an oversized family room w/ picture window, & full bath. Second level features master BR w/ensuite bath & laundry plus 3 good sized BRs & an additional full bath. The property has been well maintained & offers younger roof (approx. 2006), Central Air (approx. 2012), hardwood floors, semi finished basement for expansion, and much more. Nice setback from Forest Street, which is side-walked from house to Volante Farm. Lot backs up to the desirable Rolling Lane & Brookside Road neighborhood and so builders take note of the potential for a successful renovation project! Easy access to Boston & all Needham & Wellesley have to offer. A pleasure to show. Great way into top rated Needham school system!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$586Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Kelly • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westwood

Bought with Vourneen O'Donovan-Velasco • Carole White Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #72050787

Redfin Estimate

$1,386,638

$696K since sold in December 2016$19K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,520,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,112 sq ft
36 Eliot Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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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

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

$699,000
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$1,299,999
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$2,699,000
5 beds5.5 baths4,766 sq ft
12 Upland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$6,498,000
6 beds8 baths9,883 sq ft
370 Grove St, Needham, MA 02492
$775,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,434 sq ft
78 Pleasant St #78, Needham, MA 02492
$2,499,000
7 beds5.5 baths5,792 sq ft
32 Parkvale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$1,650,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,653 sq ft
763 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
$4,995,000
6 beds8 baths8,710 sq ft
99 Country Way, Needham, MA 02492
$1,875,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,342 sq ft
14 Powder House Cir, Needham, MA 02492
$3,495,000
5 beds6.5 baths5,586 sq ft
1125 South St, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 230 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,108 (+1.6%)

$475,300 + $453,200

$928,500

2022

$11,913 (+2.6%)

$448,700 + $442,300

$891,000

2021

$11,610 (+2.8%)

$448,700 + $442,300

$891,000

2020

$11,296 (+10.9%)

$448,700 + $455,700

$904,400

2019

$10,190 (+4.3%)

$408,500 + $413,900

$822,400

2018

$9,770 (+15.6%)

$408,500 + $413,900

$822,400

2017

$8,451 (+3.3%)

$408,500 + $302,300

$710,800

2016

$8,182 (+6.0%)

$408,500 + $300,500

$709,000

2014

$7,721 (+3.0%)

$371,200 + $292,100

$663,300

2013

$7,495 (+3.2%)

$371,200 + $292,100

$663,300

2012

$7,263 (+4.2%)

$371,200 + $292,100

$663,300

2011

$6,972 (+3.5%)

$371,200 + $268,400

$639,600

2010

$6,735 (+5.7%)

$371,200 + $268,400

$639,600

2009

$6,370

$371,200 + $268,400

$639,600

Tax history for 230 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,108 (+1.6%)

$475,300 + $453,200

$928,500

2022

$11,913 (+2.6%)

$448,700 + $442,300

$891,000

2021

$11,610 (+2.8%)

$448,700 + $442,300

$891,000

2020

$11,296 (+10.9%)

$448,700 + $455,700

$904,400

2019

$10,190 (+4.3%)

$408,500 + $413,900

$822,400

2018

$9,770 (+15.6%)

$408,500 + $413,900

$822,400

2017

$8,451 (+3.3%)

$408,500 + $302,300

$710,800

2016

$8,182 (+6.0%)

$408,500 + $300,500

$709,000

2014

$7,721 (+3.0%)

$371,200 + $292,100

$663,300

2013

$7,495 (+3.2%)

$371,200 + $292,100

$663,300

2012

$7,263 (+4.2%)

$371,200 + $292,100

$663,300

2011

$6,972 (+3.5%)

$371,200 + $268,400

$639,600

2010

$6,735 (+5.7%)

$371,200 + $268,400

$639,600

2009

$6,370

$371,200 + $268,400

$639,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13,504

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,368

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143395

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Feb 5, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 11
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 286
Length: 11
Width: 26
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Pantry,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,368
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Natural

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,181
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Avenue to Forest Street.
UnparsedAddress: 230 Forest Street, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,368
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143395
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 5, 2022

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.32M – $1.60M

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Home values near 230 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2299 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,570
238 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$888,972

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$896,761
226 Forest Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,173

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Forest Street, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8222 Sq. Ft.	$3,716,632
218 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,647

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