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Off Market Dec 1995 for $299K

$1,312,378

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256 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Bought with • Louise Condon Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #50300286

Redfin Estimate

$1,312,378

$1.0M since sold in December 1995$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$1,155,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,563 sq ft
66 Upland, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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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

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$3,495,000
5 beds6.5 baths5,586 sq ft
1125 South St, Needham, MA 02492
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4 beds4.5 baths4,812 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$2,850,000
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Sale history for 256 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,433 (+3.6%)

$562,100 + $314,700

$876,800

2022

$11,037 (+2.6%)

$520,500 + $305,000

$825,500

2021

$10,756 (+4.9%)

$520,500 + $305,000

$825,500

2020

$10,253 (+7.8%)

$521,000 + $299,900

$820,900

2019

$9,513 (+4.3%)

$473,600 + $294,200

$767,800

2018

$9,121 (+4.1%)

$473,600 + $294,200

$767,800

2017

$8,761 (+7.6%)

$473,600 + $263,200

$736,800

2016

$8,143 (+9.8%)

$473,600 + $232,000

$705,600

2014

$7,418 (+5.6%)

$411,800 + $225,500

$637,300

2013

$7,023 (+9.0%)

$411,800 + $209,700

$621,500

2012

$6,446 (+5.2%)

$411,800 + $176,900

$588,700

2011

$6,125 (+5.0%)

$411,800 + $150,100

$561,900

2010

$5,836 (+5.7%)

$411,800 + $142,400

$554,200

2009

$5,520

$411,800 + $142,400

$554,200

Tax history for 256 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,433 (+3.6%)

$562,100 + $314,700

$876,800

2022

$11,037 (+2.6%)

$520,500 + $305,000

$825,500

2021

$10,756 (+4.9%)

$520,500 + $305,000

$825,500

2020

$10,253 (+7.8%)

$521,000 + $299,900

$820,900

2019

$9,513 (+4.3%)

$473,600 + $294,200

$767,800

2018

$9,121 (+4.1%)

$473,600 + $294,200

$767,800

2017

$8,761 (+7.6%)

$473,600 + $263,200

$736,800

2016

$8,143 (+9.8%)

$473,600 + $232,000

$705,600

2014

$7,418 (+5.6%)

$411,800 + $225,500

$637,300

2013

$7,023 (+9.0%)

$411,800 + $209,700

$621,500

2012

$6,446 (+5.2%)

$411,800 + $176,900

$588,700

2011

$6,125 (+5.0%)

$411,800 + $150,100

$561,900

2010

$5,836 (+5.7%)

$411,800 + $142,400

$554,200

2009

$5,520

$411,800 + $142,400

$554,200

*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

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Lot depth

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Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

1,521

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138023

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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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 Features: Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,640

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: HIGHGATE STREET
UnparsedAddress: 256 Hillcrest Road, Needham MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,521
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138023

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Fixture
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

$1.25M – $1.51M

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Home values near 256 Hillcrest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
233 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2552 Sq. Ft.	$1,274,881
250 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1601 Sq. Ft.	$1,112,708

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$1,051,132
262 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
246 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,268,899
267 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1971 Sq. Ft.	$1,290,114

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