OFF MARKET

Off market may 2023 for $780K

$1,060,398

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,352/mo

•

2,160

sq ft

281 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

A special opportunity in Needham to make this lovingly maintained Cape style home your own. Sited on over 17,000 sq ft of land, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, island and granite countertops, dining room, and living room with a wood burning fireplace. Full bath and a bedroom/office complete the first floor. Two bedrooms and half bath on the second floor. Hardwood floors throughout. Finished walkout basement with a separate entrance features a full bath, playroom, office, and recreation space. Outside, you will enjoy an oversized deck and a partially fenced in backyard. This home is conveniently located under a mile to our vibrant Town Center with area shops and restaurants, and across the street (back entrance) of Pollard middle school. Other area attractions include DeFazio Park, public transportation, and highway.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$491Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

8 spacesParking

Listed by Lena Voloshin • Compass

Bought with Sanjeev Jha • Namaste Boston Homes

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•Source:MLS PIN #73086047

Redfin Estimate

$1,060,398

$280K since sold in May 2023$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 24% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,250,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
294 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,000,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,788 sq ft
27 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,210,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,151 sq ft
97 Green St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,585,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,159 sq ft
19 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,555,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,659 sq ft
133 Prince St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,770,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,645 sq ft
212 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 33 HRS AGO
$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 2PM
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 2:30PM TO 4PM
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PM
$2,039,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
829 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$529,000
2 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
1212 Greendale Ave #333, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 281 Dedham Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,211 (+4.0%)

$417,700 + $135,300

$553,000

2022

$6,936 (+2.6%)

$387,600 + $131,200

$518,800

2021

$6,760 (+4.7%)

$387,600 + $131,200

$518,800

2020

$6,459 (+8.2%)

$387,600 + $129,500

$517,100

2019

$5,968 (+4.3%)

$353,400 + $128,300

$481,700

2018

$5,723 (+3.5%)

$353,400 + $128,300

$481,700

2017

$5,531 (+1.7%)

$353,400 + $111,800

$465,200

2016

$5,439 (+10.1%)

$353,400 + $117,900

$471,300

2014

$4,940 (+3.0%)

$308,700 + $115,700

$424,400

2013

$4,796 (+3.2%)

$308,700 + $115,700

$424,400

2012

$4,647 (+3.6%)

$308,700 + $115,700

$424,400

2011

$4,486 (+3.5%)

$308,700 + $102,900

$411,600

2010

$4,334 (+5.7%)

$308,700 + $102,900

$411,600

2009

$4,100

$308,700 + $102,900

$411,600

Tax history for 281 Dedham Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,211 (+4.0%)

$417,700 + $135,300

$553,000

2022

$6,936 (+2.6%)

$387,600 + $131,200

$518,800

2021

$6,760 (+4.7%)

$387,600 + $131,200

$518,800

2020

$6,459 (+8.2%)

$387,600 + $129,500

$517,100

2019

$5,968 (+4.3%)

$353,400 + $128,300

$481,700

2018

$5,723 (+3.5%)

$353,400 + $128,300

$481,700

2017

$5,531 (+1.7%)

$353,400 + $111,800

$465,200

2016

$5,439 (+10.1%)

$353,400 + $117,900

$471,300

2014

$4,940 (+3.0%)

$308,700 + $115,700

$424,400

2013

$4,796 (+3.2%)

$308,700 + $115,700

$424,400

2012

$4,647 (+3.6%)

$308,700 + $115,700

$424,400

2011

$4,486 (+3.5%)

$308,700 + $102,900

$411,600

2010

$4,334 (+5.7%)

$308,700 + $102,900

$411,600

2009

$4,100

$308,700 + $102,900

$411,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

17,772

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

2,160

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

139114

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Feb 16, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive, 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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,160
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,936
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Dedham Ave
UnparsedAddress: 281 Dedham Ave, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Norfolk County
APN: 139114
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 16, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.01M – $1.22M

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Home values near 281 Dedham Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
311 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6713 Sq. Ft.	$2,757,775
252 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$1,021,895
251 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,061
273 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,873
239 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$1,103,392
1012 Webster St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$767,357
91 Sutton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,162,853

Address	Redfin Estimate
317 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$1,318,235
248 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2252 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,215
257 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$1,055,441
305 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1101 Sq. Ft.	$840,306
266 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,417,808
76 Sutton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$1,131,528
97 Sutton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1584 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
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245 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,319
263 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,107,188
242 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,638
256 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3691 Sq. Ft.	$1,763,352
82 Sutton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,384
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