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Off market sep 2015 for $678K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,397/mo

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1,725

sq ft

238 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Look no further! Single family one level living in a wonderful Needham neighborhood close to Babson and Volante Farms. An expanded ranch with a large private fenced in gorgeous level lot, cathedral family room with full bath and deck off sliders, living room with fireplace, central air, and more! Lot is zoned 1 acre minimum but this is non-conforming so could be a tear down for the right developer. Owner has done many updates including making it handicapped accessible. Finished rooms in the basement for office, hobby and a gym! Come see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. OH Canceled for 6.21.15.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$393Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marie Presti • Realty Executives Esteemed Properties

Bought with Marie Presti • Realty Executives Esteemed Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #71851327

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Rent

$4,441/mo

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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

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 238 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71851327

Sep 8, 2015

Sold

$678,400

$393/sq ft

Jun 21, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2015

Relisted

—

Jun 10, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 4, 2015

Listed

$679,900

$394/sq ft

MLS PIN #71245497

Sep 12, 2011

Sold

$526,000

$305/sq ft

Sep 1, 2011

Contingent

—

Aug 2, 2011

Price Changed

$567,000

$329/sq ft

Jul 6, 2011

Price Changed

$589,000

$341/sq ft

Jun 8, 2011

Listed

$609,000

$353/sq ft

MLS PIN #30685040

Jun 10, 2003

Sold

$530,000

$307/sq ft

Mar 11, 2003

Listing Removed

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Jan 30, 2003

Listed

$549,000

$318/sq ft

MLS PIN #50489676

May 1, 1998

Sold

$329,500

$191/sq ft

Jan 26, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jan 16, 1998

Listed

$339,000

$197/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 8, 1994

Sold

$288,000

$167/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,434 (+2.3%)

$477,400 + $246,100

$723,500

2022

$9,220 (+2.6%)

$450,800 + $238,800

$689,600

2021

$8,985 (+2.5%)

$450,800 + $238,800

$689,600

2020

$8,767 (+7.3%)

$450,800 + $251,100

$701,900

2019

$8,170 (+4.3%)

$410,600 + $248,800

$659,400

2018

$7,834 (+5.0%)

$410,600 + $248,800

$659,400

2017

$7,460 (+7.9%)

$410,600 + $216,800

$627,400

2016

$6,917 (+6.9%)

$410,600 + $188,800

$599,400

2014

$6,468 (+3.0%)

$373,300 + $182,400

$555,700

2013

$6,279 (+3.6%)

$373,300 + $182,400

$555,700

2012

$6,061 (+4.2%)

$373,300 + $180,200

$553,500

2011

$5,817 (+3.5%)

$373,300 + $160,400

$533,700

2010

$5,620 (+5.7%)

$373,300 + $160,400

$533,700

2009

$5,316

$373,300 + $160,400

$533,700

Tax history for 238 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,434 (+2.3%)

$477,400 + $246,100

$723,500

2022

$9,220 (+2.6%)

$450,800 + $238,800

$689,600

2021

$8,985 (+2.5%)

$450,800 + $238,800

$689,600

2020

$8,767 (+7.3%)

$450,800 + $251,100

$701,900

2019

$8,170 (+4.3%)

$410,600 + $248,800

$659,400

2018

$7,834 (+5.0%)

$410,600 + $248,800

$659,400

2017

$7,460 (+7.9%)

$410,600 + $216,800

$627,400

2016

$6,917 (+6.9%)

$410,600 + $188,800

$599,400

2014

$6,468 (+3.0%)

$373,300 + $182,400

$555,700

2013

$6,279 (+3.6%)

$373,300 + $182,400

$555,700

2012

$6,061 (+4.2%)

$373,300 + $180,200

$553,500

2011

$5,817 (+3.5%)

$373,300 + $160,400

$533,700

2010

$5,620 (+5.7%)

$373,300 + $160,400

$533,700

2009

$5,316

$373,300 + $160,400

$533,700

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,826

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143391

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

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

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Mud Room, Home Office, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,725
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,767
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, 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: Near Volante Farm; heading towards Babson College on the right.
UnparsedAddress: 238 Forest St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,826
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143391

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: .
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 • 1.3mi

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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Home values near 238 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Forest St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2299 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,648
230 Forest St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,641
212 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$939,135
190 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1727 Sq. Ft.	$1,061,392
233 Brookside Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,201,780
12 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2903 Sq. Ft.	$1,497,223
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3237 Sq. Ft.	$1,735,866

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$889,730
226 Forest St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,151
208 Forest St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2493 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,273
2 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2139 Sq. Ft.	$1,130,349
225 Brookside Rd, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1638 Sq. Ft.	$926,773
18 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2224 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,157
24 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$934,244

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Forest St, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8222 Sq. Ft.	$3,786,399
218 Forest St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$960,792
198 Forest St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,069,374
7 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5172 Sq. Ft.	$2,406,415
15 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$1,021,562
21 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$828,466
66 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,454

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