Off Market Nov 2024 for $1.2M

$1,332,536

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,300/mo

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2,033

sq ft

28 John St, Needham, MA 02494

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Welcome home to this charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Cape with new family room and playroom! In addition, the family room has a dining area immediately off the kitchen that leads right outside to the deck and flat back yard with peonies and rose gardens. The house sits perfectly on this lot located on a cul-de-sac in the Heights of Needham. An extremely comfortable home with many updates over the last 10 years. From family room, with dining area, sliders and a mini split to the expanded driveway the current owners have loved this home with their three children. Other updates are A/C, stainless steel applianced and granite kitchen, windows, bathroom, roof, furnace, hot water tank, mini splits for the 2nd floor bedrooms.You will love the ease of access up to Trader Joes, Starbucks, CVS... Just minutes to Cricket Field, Elliott School and all major highways.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Arthur Cantor • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with Casey McCourt • Redfin Corp.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73303018

Redfin Estimate

$1,332,536

$83K since sold in November 2024$29K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$890,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
23 Cheney St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
66 Linden St, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,825,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,790 sq ft
28 York Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

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8 MoM

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$1,399,000
4 beds3 baths3,150 sq ft
139 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
$649,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,926 sq ft
15 Eliot Rd #15, Needham, MA 02492
$935,000
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$3,100,000
5 beds5 baths5,645 sq ft
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$1,595,000
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Sale history for 28 John St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73303018

Nov 25, 2024

Sold

$1,250,000

$615/sq ft

Oct 22, 2024

Contingent

—

Oct 16, 2024

Listed

$1,200,000

$590/sq ft

MLS PIN #72868909

Sep 14, 2021

Sold

$860,000

$423/sq ft

Jul 21, 2021

Listed

$829,000

$408/sq ft

+19

Charming, well cared for Cape has been loved and maintained by its current owners and is ready for you to move right in. Comfortable living room with gas fire place (2016) and hardwood floors. Updated kitchen with white wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tile/hardwood floors. Bright and cheerful sitting room off of the kitchen with slider leads to a deck (2014) and patio (2015). Four generous bedrooms and a full bath on each floor. Roof (2015) and furnace (2018). HW tank 2015. Mini splits (2017). Driveway walls (2019). Washer/Dryer (2019). Windows replaced in downstairs bedrooms (2019). Storage shed and professionally landscaped yard. Showings begin Thursday, July 22nd from 5:30-7:00PM at Open House. Open houses Sat 7/24 and Sun 7/25 from 11-1PM. Offers due Monday 7/26 by 3:00PM.

Public Records

Sep 1, 1990

Sold

$196,000

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 27, 1989

Sold

$200,000

$98/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,239 (+22.1%)

$460,700 + $324,500

$785,200

2022

$8,388 (+2.6%)

$411,400 + $216,000

$627,400

2021

$8,175 (+4.1%)

$411,400 + $216,000

$627,400

2020

$7,854 (+7.6%)

$413,200 + $215,600

$628,800

2019

$7,300 (+4.3%)

$375,600 + $213,600

$589,200

2018

$7,000 (+4.3%)

$375,600 + $213,600

$589,200

2017

$6,710 (+4.5%)

$375,600 + $188,700

$564,300

2016

$6,424 (+12.1%)

$375,600 + $181,100

$556,700

2014

$5,733 (+3.0%)

$313,000 + $179,500

$492,500

2013

$5,565 (+3.2%)

$313,000 + $179,500

$492,500

2012

$5,393 (+3.7%)

$313,000 + $179,500

$492,500

2011

$5,200 (+5.6%)

$313,000 + $164,100

$477,100

2010

$4,922 (+5.7%)

$313,000 + $154,400

$467,400

2009

$4,655

$313,000 + $154,400

$467,400

Tax history for 28 John St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,239 (+22.1%)

$460,700 + $324,500

$785,200

2022

$8,388 (+2.6%)

$411,400 + $216,000

$627,400

2021

$8,175 (+4.1%)

$411,400 + $216,000

$627,400

2020

$7,854 (+7.6%)

$413,200 + $215,600

$628,800

2019

$7,300 (+4.3%)

$375,600 + $213,600

$589,200

2018

$7,000 (+4.3%)

$375,600 + $213,600

$589,200

2017

$6,710 (+4.5%)

$375,600 + $188,700

$564,300

2016

$6,424 (+12.1%)

$375,600 + $181,100

$556,700

2014

$5,733 (+3.0%)

$313,000 + $179,500

$492,500

2013

$5,565 (+3.2%)

$313,000 + $179,500

$492,500

2012

$5,393 (+3.7%)

$313,000 + $179,500

$492,500

2011

$5,200 (+5.6%)

$313,000 + $164,100

$477,100

2010

$4,922 (+5.7%)

$313,000 + $154,400

$467,400

2009

$4,655

$313,000 + $154,400

$467,400

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

142388

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,033
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,363
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Ave to John Street.
UnparsedAddress: 28 John Street, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142388

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

6/10 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, 3 days in 30 years

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Needham, MA • 02494

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Estimated sale price

$1.27M – $1.53M

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Home values near 28 John St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 John Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$948,119
34 John Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4299 Sq. Ft.	$2,170,128

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 John Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,211
40 John Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4299 Sq. Ft.	$2,183,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 John Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1701 Sq. Ft.	$1,079,740
46 John Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4022 Sq. Ft.	$2,169,632

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