Off Market Dec 2008 for $347K

$1,164,715

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,208/mo

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1,195

sq ft

32 Mellen St, Needham, MA 02494

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$10K REDUCTION! COME AND SEE THE BEST BUY IN TOWN. This 1900 antique colonial is on 8712 sq ft level lot near trains/shops/schools/park/library. Foyer leads to cozy living room and eat-in kitchen. Family dining room and updated full bath complete first floor. Three bedrooms with exposed hardwood on second level. All gas house saves fuel costs. Newer furnace/brand new hotwater/newer windows and CB electrical. l00 sq shed for storage. GREAT HANDYMAN PROJECT FOR THE WINTER AND SELL IN THE SPRING!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$975Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Mary Lou Roadman • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

Bought with Benjamin Goodman • Fast Forwards Realty, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #70795332

Redfin Estimate

$1,164,715

$818K since sold in December 2008$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,525,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
711 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,150,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,506 sq ft
11 Fairlawn St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

7 days MoM

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6 MoM

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$2,700,000
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$3,249,000
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Sale history for 32 Mellen St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 12, 2008

Sold

$347,000

$290/sq ft

MLS PIN #70795332

Dec 15, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 12, 2008

Sold

$347,000

$290/sq ft

Nov 18, 2008

Contingent

—

Oct 26, 2008

Price Changed

$380,000

$318/sq ft

Oct 9, 2008

Price Changed

$390,000

$326/sq ft

Sep 16, 2008

Price Changed

$395,000

$331/sq ft

Aug 27, 2008

Price Changed

$405,000

$339/sq ft

Aug 4, 2008

Price Changed

$410,000

$343/sq ft

Jul 21, 2008

Listed

$429,000

$359/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1986

Sold

$270,000

$226/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1982

Sold

$99,000

$83/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,556 (+7.2%)

$460,400 + $272,400

$732,800

2022

$8,912 (+3.9%)

$403,900 + $262,700

$666,600

2021

$8,580 (+3.7%)

$403,900 + $254,600

$658,500

2020

$8,273 (+7.7%)

$403,900 + $258,500

$662,400

2019

$7,682 (+4.3%)

$367,200 + $252,800

$620,000

2018

$7,366 (+5.4%)

$367,200 + $252,800

$620,000

2017

$6,988 (+3.0%)

$367,200 + $220,500

$587,700

2016

$6,782 (+6.2%)

$367,200 + $220,500

$587,700

2014

$6,389 (+3.0%)

$333,800 + $215,100

$548,900

2013

$6,203 (+3.2%)

$333,800 + $215,100

$548,900

2012

$6,010 (+3.2%)

$333,800 + $215,100

$548,900

2011

$5,826 (+33.7%)

$333,800 + $200,700

$534,500

2010

$4,356 (−6.9%)

$333,800 + $79,900

$413,700

2009

$4,681

$353,500 + $116,500

$470,000

Tax history for 32 Mellen St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,556 (+7.2%)

$460,400 + $272,400

$732,800

2022

$8,912 (+3.9%)

$403,900 + $262,700

$666,600

2021

$8,580 (+3.7%)

$403,900 + $254,600

$658,500

2020

$8,273 (+7.7%)

$403,900 + $258,500

$662,400

2019

$7,682 (+4.3%)

$367,200 + $252,800

$620,000

2018

$7,366 (+5.4%)

$367,200 + $252,800

$620,000

2017

$6,988 (+3.0%)

$367,200 + $220,500

$587,700

2016

$6,782 (+6.2%)

$367,200 + $220,500

$587,700

2014

$6,389 (+3.0%)

$333,800 + $215,100

$548,900

2013

$6,203 (+3.2%)

$333,800 + $215,100

$548,900

2012

$6,010 (+3.2%)

$333,800 + $215,100

$548,900

2011

$5,826 (+33.7%)

$333,800 + $200,700

$534,500

2010

$4,356 (−6.9%)

$333,800 + $79,900

$413,700

2009

$4,681

$353,500 + $116,500

$470,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,911

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140935

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

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

Living Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Balcony / Deck

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,195
Foundation Area: 676
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Frontage Length: 50
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,482.37
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Runs between Highland Ave. Near Citizens Bank to Webster St.
UnparsedAddress: 32 Mellen Street, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,911
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140935

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wash/Dry/Ref/Bedroom A/Cs
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

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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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

$1.11M – $1.34M

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Home values near 32 Mellen St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Mellen Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$972,929
36 Mellen Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,929

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Mellen Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1193 Sq. Ft.	$819,950
28 Mellen Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$1,654,444

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40 Mellen Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$854,456
24 Mellen Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3026 Sq. Ft.	$1,767,224

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