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$881,486

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1 ba

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1,344

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31 John St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

31 John St is a 1,344 square foot house on a 0.25 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $881,486.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$881,486

$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 28% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 16, 2026
$1,050,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
17 Daley St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,555,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,925 sq ft
11 Harvard Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,322,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
510 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492

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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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,799,000
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Sale history for 31 John St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,372 (+6.7%)

$482,300 + $159,700

$642,000

2022

$7,844 (+2.6%)

$430,800 + $155,900

$586,700

2021

$7,645 (+4.9%)

$430,800 + $155,900

$586,700

2020

$7,287 (+8.8%)

$430,800 + $152,600

$583,400

2019

$6,697 (+4.3%)

$391,800 + $148,700

$540,500

2018

$6,421 (+3.0%)

$391,800 + $148,700

$540,500

2017

$6,233 (+13.8%)

$391,800 + $132,400

$524,200

2016

$5,477 (+15.4%)

$391,800 + $82,800

$474,600

2014

$4,746 (+3.0%)

$326,800 + $80,900

$407,700

2013

$4,607 (−5.9%)

$326,800 + $80,900

$407,700

2012

$4,894 (+3.4%)

$326,800 + $120,100

$446,900

2011

$4,732 (+3.5%)

$326,800 + $107,300

$434,100

2010

$4,571 (+5.7%)

$326,800 + $107,300

$434,100

2009

$4,324

$326,800 + $107,300

$434,100

Tax history for 31 John St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,372 (+6.7%)

$482,300 + $159,700

$642,000

2022

$7,844 (+2.6%)

$430,800 + $155,900

$586,700

2021

$7,645 (+4.9%)

$430,800 + $155,900

$586,700

2020

$7,287 (+8.8%)

$430,800 + $152,600

$583,400

2019

$6,697 (+4.3%)

$391,800 + $148,700

$540,500

2018

$6,421 (+3.0%)

$391,800 + $148,700

$540,500

2017

$6,233 (+13.8%)

$391,800 + $132,400

$524,200

2016

$5,477 (+15.4%)

$391,800 + $82,800

$474,600

2014

$4,746 (+3.0%)

$326,800 + $80,900

$407,700

2013

$4,607 (−5.9%)

$326,800 + $80,900

$407,700

2012

$4,894 (+3.4%)

$326,800 + $120,100

$446,900

2011

$4,732 (+3.5%)

$326,800 + $107,300

$434,100

2010

$4,571 (+5.7%)

$326,800 + $107,300

$434,100

2009

$4,324

$326,800 + $107,300

$434,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,344
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,150
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.25
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142396

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 5, 2023

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 • 1.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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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Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02494

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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

$838,000 – $1.01M

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Home values near 31 John St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 John Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$972,892
28 John Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2033 Sq. Ft.	$1,354,728

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 John Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,189,956
34 John Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4299 Sq. Ft.	$2,148,129

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 John Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1701 Sq. Ft.	$1,093,056
40 John Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4299 Sq. Ft.	$2,239,438

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