OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2013 for $665K

$1,299,604

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,454/mo

•

1,664

sq ft

259 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Warm and inviting colonial in move-in condition. Private spacious backyard. Minutes walk to train, grocery store, library, schools & Rosemary lake. Hardwood floors & 3 completed levels of living space. Living room w/ fireplace, dining room, family room, kitchen & bath. Second floor includes 4 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. The lower level adds more beautiful finished space with half bath & wonderful cedar closets. Easy commute to all routes. No showings til open house on Sunday 4/21 1-3pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Albert Tu • Thread Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Scott Wittlin • Scott J. Wittlin

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•Source:MLS PIN #71510796

Redfin Estimate

$1,299,604

$635K since sold in June 2013$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 19.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,585,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,159 sq ft
19 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,535,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,250 sq ft
50 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,200,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,785 sq ft
10 Meredith Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,322,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
510 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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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

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Sale history for 259 Rosemary St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71510796

Jun 11, 2013

Sold

$665,000

$400/sq ft

Apr 22, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 18, 2013

Listed

$649,500

$390/sq ft

MLS PIN #70556536

Jul 10, 2007

Sold

$595,000

$358/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2007

Listed

$599,000

$360/sq ft

WARM AND INVITING COLONIAL W/WONDERFUL SPACIOUS ROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS & 3 COMPLETE LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE. LIVING ROOM W/FIREPLACE, DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM AND UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHS. SECOND FLOOR INCLUDES 4 BEDROOMS AND A MASTER WITH ITS OWN BATH AND WALK-IN CLOSET. THE LOWER LEVEL ADDS MORE BEAUTIFUL FINISHED SPACE PERFECT FOR AU-PAIR OR IN-LAW WITH HALF BATH & WONDERFUL CEDAR CLOSETS. NEWER SYSTEMS & WINDOWS. WALK TO TRAIN, SCHOOLS, LIBRARY & ROSEMARY LAKE. EASY COMMUTE TO ALL ROUTES

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,964 (+5.2%)

$491,200 + $349,600

$840,800

2022

$10,422 (+2.6%)

$442,500 + $337,000

$779,500

2021

$10,157 (+3.7%)

$442,500 + $337,000

$779,500

2020

$9,792 (+6.8%)

$442,500 + $341,500

$784,000

2019

$9,170 (+4.3%)

$402,300 + $337,800

$740,100

2018

$8,792 (+5.8%)

$402,300 + $337,800

$740,100

2017

$8,311 (+2.5%)

$402,300 + $296,700

$699,000

2016

$8,105 (+10.3%)

$402,300 + $300,000

$702,300

2014

$7,351 (+8.4%)

$365,700 + $265,800

$631,500

2013

$6,782 (+3.2%)

$365,700 + $234,500

$600,200

2012

$6,572 (+3.9%)

$365,700 + $234,500

$600,200

2011

$6,325 (+3.5%)

$365,700 + $214,600

$580,300

2010

$6,111 (+5.7%)

$365,700 + $214,600

$580,300

2009

$5,780

$365,700 + $214,600

$580,300

Tax history for 259 Rosemary St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,964 (+5.2%)

$491,200 + $349,600

$840,800

2022

$10,422 (+2.6%)

$442,500 + $337,000

$779,500

2021

$10,157 (+3.7%)

$442,500 + $337,000

$779,500

2020

$9,792 (+6.8%)

$442,500 + $341,500

$784,000

2019

$9,170 (+4.3%)

$402,300 + $337,800

$740,100

2018

$8,792 (+5.8%)

$402,300 + $337,800

$740,100

2017

$8,311 (+2.5%)

$402,300 + $296,700

$699,000

2016

$8,105 (+10.3%)

$402,300 + $300,000

$702,300

2014

$7,351 (+8.4%)

$365,700 + $265,800

$631,500

2013

$6,782 (+3.2%)

$365,700 + $234,500

$600,200

2012

$6,572 (+3.9%)

$365,700 + $234,500

$600,200

2011

$6,325 (+3.5%)

$365,700 + $214,600

$580,300

2010

$6,111 (+5.7%)

$365,700 + $214,600

$580,300

2009

$5,780

$365,700 + $214,600

$580,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,664

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

144097

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Den, Play Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,664
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,782
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Highland Avenue to Rosemary (By Lake)
UnparsedAddress: 259 Rosemary St, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 144097

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

50% 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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$1.24M – $1.50M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
233 Rosemary St, Needham, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 7812 Sq. Ft.	—
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2489 Sq. Ft.	$1,492,739
238 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3468 Sq. Ft.	$1,878,843
270 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3095 Sq. Ft.	—
260 Rosemary St Apt 1, Needham Heights, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$1,590,322
262 Rosemary St Apt 262, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$1,617,890
15 Concannon Cir, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3168 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,166

Address	Redfin Estimate
253 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3350 Sq. Ft.	$1,853,160
285 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$1,005,148
252 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1646 Sq. Ft.	$923,938
286 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1814 Sq. Ft.	$1,334,716
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5 Concannon Cir, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2846 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,308
112 Damon Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3224 Sq. Ft.	$1,659,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
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293 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2496 Sq. Ft.	$1,428,773
260 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,506
266 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3930 Sq. Ft.	$1,800,910
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