BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 26, 2016

Off market may 2016 for $660K

$1,213,565

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,007/mo

•

1,690

sq ft

31 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

NEW LISTING: Wonderful 3 bedroom straight ranch in excellent Hillside School neighborhood. A rarely available spacious one floor living home with attached direct entry garage. Spacious and open rooms with hardwood floors and bright sunny rooms. Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room and a large spacious kitchen. Slider to a 3 season porch and steps to a raised flagstone patio. 3 large bedrooms with hardwood floors. Large finished basement family room with fireplace. Walk to Volante Farms from this excellent neighborhood. An affordable opportunity to make your start or rightsize to more manageable space. Showing start at open house and offers should be submitted by noon on Monday April 11th.

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Jill Cohen Redfin Corp.

Listed by Ned Mahoney • Keller Williams Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71984289

Redfin Estimate

$1,213,565

$554K since sold in May 2016$19K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,207,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft
430 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,585,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,159 sq ft
19 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,439,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,310 sq ft
109 Linden St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,645,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,155 sq ft
37 Standish Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,425,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
21 Brewster Dr, 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

$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
$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 31 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,317 (+5.5%)

$491,400 + $376,500

$867,900

2022

$10,732 (+2.6%)

$442,700 + $360,000

$802,700

2021

$10,459 (+1.1%)

$442,700 + $360,000

$802,700

2020

$10,343 (+7.3%)

$442,600 + $385,500

$828,100

2019

$9,643 (+12.4%)

$402,400 + $375,900

$778,300

2018

$8,576 (+22.3%)

$402,400 + $319,500

$721,900

2017

$7,010 (+3.0%)

$402,400 + $187,200

$589,600

2016

$6,804 (+6.7%)

$402,400 + $187,200

$589,600

2014

$6,379 (+3.0%)

$365,800 + $182,200

$548,000

2013

$6,192 (+3.2%)

$365,800 + $182,200

$548,000

2012

$6,001 (+3.7%)

$365,800 + $182,200

$548,000

2011

$5,789 (+3.5%)

$365,800 + $165,300

$531,100

2010

$5,592 (+5.7%)

$365,800 + $165,300

$531,100

2009

$5,290

$365,800 + $165,300

$531,100

Tax history for 31 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,317 (+5.5%)

$491,400 + $376,500

$867,900

2022

$10,732 (+2.6%)

$442,700 + $360,000

$802,700

2021

$10,459 (+1.1%)

$442,700 + $360,000

$802,700

2020

$10,343 (+7.3%)

$442,600 + $385,500

$828,100

2019

$9,643 (+12.4%)

$402,400 + $375,900

$778,300

2018

$8,576 (+22.3%)

$402,400 + $319,500

$721,900

2017

$7,010 (+3.0%)

$402,400 + $187,200

$589,600

2016

$6,804 (+6.7%)

$402,400 + $187,200

$589,600

2014

$6,379 (+3.0%)

$365,800 + $182,200

$548,000

2013

$6,192 (+3.2%)

$365,800 + $182,200

$548,000

2012

$6,001 (+3.7%)

$365,800 + $182,200

$548,000

2011

$5,789 (+3.5%)

$365,800 + $165,300

$531,100

2010

$5,592 (+5.7%)

$365,800 + $165,300

$531,100

2009

$5,290

$365,800 + $165,300

$531,100

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

1,824

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143892

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Oct 3, 2024 • Final

Building permit - residential (single, 2-family or townhouses) projects

Bathroom

Remodel

Aug 13, 2024 • Final

Plumbing permit - residential & commercial projects

Bathroom

Plumbing

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,690
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,657
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central to Bess
UnparsedAddress: 31 Bess Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143892

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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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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

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Deeded parking • $859 HOA • Parking

Home values near 31 Bess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$2,844,241
40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,089
10 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$937,978
25 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4472 Sq. Ft.	$2,150,525
24 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$1,949,913
24 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3052 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,469
10 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 9999 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,261

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$920,853
32 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,625,803
11 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$978,149
49 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1119 Sq. Ft.	$903,968
38 Nardone Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$895,970
18 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,566,936
11 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,658

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,725
16 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,714
17 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5413 Sq. Ft.	$2,541,906
57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,453
32 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,478
29 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1809 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,518
21 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2888 Sq. Ft.	$1,331,609

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