Move right in to this charming Cape! This immaculately maintained home features a tastefully updated granite kitchen and recently remodeled upstairs with three bedrooms and modern closet space. Fireplaced living room has a large picture window. Skylit sun room opens to a deck overlooking level, fenced, landscaped yard. The newly renovated finished basement provides 550 square feet of additional living space. Desirable Emerson Road location offers the comfort of a cul-de-sac neighborhood, yet the convenience of a short stroll to the commuter rail, town center, and the new rail trail.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
8,000 sq ftLot Size
$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Derek Greene• The Greene Realty Group
Bought with Erin Russ• Foundation Realty Group, LLC
Move right in to this delightful, sunny Cape which features a tastefully updated granite kitchen and baths. Fireplaced living room has a large picture window. Skylit sun room opens to a deck overlooking level, landscaped yard. Flexible floor plan (could have first floor 3rd bedroom or family room). Many updates include new roof and heating system. Located in a quiet family neighborhood and a short walk to Needham Junction train, shops and restaurants. A great opportunity to move to Needham!
MLS PIN #30739763
Jan 6, 2004
Sold
$451,750
$148/sq ft
Dec 3, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 27, 2003
Listed
$469,000
$154/sq ft
CHARMING DORMERED CAPE WITH 3 FLS.OF LIVING SPACE. FP LIV.RM. WITH PICTURE WINDOW. E.I.KITCHEN. SKYLIT FAMILY RM. OPENS TO DECK OVERLOOKING PRETTY LEVEL LANDSCAPED YARD. WALK TO TOWN & TRAIN. WELL MAINTAINED. GREAT FAM.NEIGHBORHOOD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,304 (+3.8%)
$515,600 + $274,600
$790,200
2022
$9,927 (+2.6%)
$477,500 + $265,000
$742,500
2021
$9,675 (+5.9%)
$477,500 + $265,000
$742,500
2020
$9,136 (+7.5%)
$477,800 + $253,700
$731,500
2019
$8,497 (+4.3%)
$434,500 + $251,300
$685,800
2018
$8,147 (+6.1%)
$434,500 + $251,300
$685,800
2017
$7,679 (+8.3%)
$434,500 + $211,300
$645,800
2016
$7,089 (+6.5%)
$434,500 + $179,800
$614,300
2014
$6,657 (+3.0%)
$395,000 + $176,900
$571,900
2013
$6,462 (+12.6%)
$395,000 + $176,900
$571,900
2012
$5,740 (+5.1%)
$395,000 + $129,200
$524,200
2011
$5,459 (+3.5%)
$395,000 + $105,800
$500,800
2010
$5,273 (+5.7%)
$395,000 + $105,800
$500,800
2009
$4,988
$395,000 + $105,800
$500,800
Tax history for 28 Emerson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,304 (+3.8%)
$515,600 + $274,600
$790,200
2022
$9,927 (+2.6%)
$477,500 + $265,000
$742,500
2021
$9,675 (+5.9%)
$477,500 + $265,000
$742,500
2020
$9,136 (+7.5%)
$477,800 + $253,700
$731,500
2019
$8,497 (+4.3%)
$434,500 + $251,300
$685,800
2018
$8,147 (+6.1%)
$434,500 + $251,300
$685,800
2017
$7,679 (+8.3%)
$434,500 + $211,300
$645,800
2016
$7,089 (+6.5%)
$434,500 + $179,800
$614,300
2014
$6,657 (+3.0%)
$395,000 + $176,900
$571,900
2013
$6,462 (+12.6%)
$395,000 + $176,900
$571,900
2012
$5,740 (+5.1%)
$395,000 + $129,200
$524,200
2011
$5,459 (+3.5%)
$395,000 + $105,800
$500,800
2010
$5,273 (+5.7%)
$395,000 + $105,800
$500,800
2009
$4,988
$395,000 + $105,800
$500,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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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, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.75
Sq. Ft.: 3,050
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Norfolk County
APN: 139524
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
High Rock School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Needham, MA • 02492
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.75M
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