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Off Market Aug 2015 for $856K

$1,509,851

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,383/mo

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2,886

sq ft

36 Thorpe Rd, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Roomy, spacious 4 bedroom center entrance Colonial built in 2005. Conveniently located in Needham Heights, the location is a commuter’s dream – steps to Needham Heights train station, and convenient to 95, route 9, and Mass Pike. Less than a mile from desirable Mitchell Elementary School. Granite and stainless steel kitchen, brand new finished hardwood floors throughout and freshly Benjamin Moore painted rooms. Finished 3rd floor provides great extra space and an extra bedroom, and partially finished basement with 10’ ceilings just needs finishing touches.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

5,663 sq ftLot Size

$523Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Wiswall • EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates

Bought with Anthony Buonpane • Boston Realty Online, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71836067

Redfin Estimate

$1,509,851

$654K since sold in August 2015$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 17.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,770,000
A
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,150,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,506 sq ft
11 Fairlawn St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$1,920,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,743 sq ft
11 Holmes St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,965,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,593 sq ft
46 Holmes St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,600,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,932 sq ft
55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,555,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,925 sq ft
11 Harvard Cir, Needham, MA 02494

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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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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$3,249,000
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Sale history for 36 Thorpe Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71836067

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

$856,000

$297/sq ft

Jul 25, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 21, 2015

Price Changed

$869,000

$301/sq ft

Jun 22, 2015

Relisted

—

Jun 12, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 10, 2015

Relisted

—

Jun 7, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 5, 2015

Price Changed

$879,000

$305/sq ft

May 13, 2015

Listed

$899,000

$312/sq ft

MLS PIN #71659122

Jul 10, 2014

Sold

$790,000

$274/sq ft

May 7, 2014

Contingent

—

May 7, 2014

Price Changed

$824,900

$286/sq ft

Apr 22, 2014

Price Changed

$849,000

$294/sq ft

Apr 10, 2014

Listed

$899,000

$312/sq ft

+11

Come preview this 2005 Center entrance 2800sqft colonial with Open Granite and Stainless kitchen, Hardwood floors thru out, second floor laundry, large master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath. All bedrooms have good size. 3rd floor has large bonus room and a large 4th bedroom. Closets thru out, partially finished basement with 10ft ceilings. Roof is 2005, just paint to your liking and move on in. Commuters dream with a close to town location, less than a mile from the highly sough after Mitchell School. Call listing agent for details.... Showings need 24 hour notice.

Public Records

Dec 9, 2004

Sold

$375,000

$130/sq ft

MLS PIN #70011338

Jun 18, 2004

Sold

$355,000

$123/sq ft

Mar 29, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Mar 26, 2004

Listed

$355,000

$123/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,476 (+7.0%)

$518,100 + $515,300

$1,033,400

2022

$12,592 (+2.6%)

$454,400 + $487,400

$941,800

2021

$12,272 (+5.6%)

$454,400 + $487,400

$941,800

2020

$11,619 (+6.3%)

$453,100 + $477,200

$930,300

2019

$10,932 (+4.3%)

$411,900 + $470,400

$882,300

2018

$10,482 (+7.3%)

$411,900 + $470,400

$882,300

2017

$9,766 (+1.7%)

$411,900 + $409,500

$821,400

2016

$9,601 (−8.9%)

$411,900 + $420,100

$832,000

2014

$10,541 (+3.0%)

$374,400 + $531,200

$905,600

2013

$10,233 (+3.2%)

$374,400 + $531,200

$905,600

2012

$9,916 (+5.8%)

$374,400 + $531,200

$905,600

2011

$9,371 (+3.5%)

$374,400 + $485,300

$859,700

2010

$9,053 (+5.7%)

$374,400 + $485,300

$859,700

2009

$8,563

$374,400 + $485,300

$859,700

Tax history for 36 Thorpe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,476 (+7.0%)

$518,100 + $515,300

$1,033,400

2022

$12,592 (+2.6%)

$454,400 + $487,400

$941,800

2021

$12,272 (+5.6%)

$454,400 + $487,400

$941,800

2020

$11,619 (+6.3%)

$453,100 + $477,200

$930,300

2019

$10,932 (+4.3%)

$411,900 + $470,400

$882,300

2018

$10,482 (+7.3%)

$411,900 + $470,400

$882,300

2017

$9,766 (+1.7%)

$411,900 + $409,500

$821,400

2016

$9,601 (−8.9%)

$411,900 + $420,100

$832,000

2014

$10,541 (+3.0%)

$374,400 + $531,200

$905,600

2013

$10,233 (+3.2%)

$374,400 + $531,200

$905,600

2012

$9,916 (+5.8%)

$374,400 + $531,200

$905,600

2011

$9,371 (+3.5%)

$374,400 + $485,300

$859,700

2010

$9,053 (+5.7%)

$374,400 + $485,300

$859,700

2009

$8,563

$374,400 + $485,300

$859,700

*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

5,663

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

2,886

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140979

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 24, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,886
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Modular
StructureType: House
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,541
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Highland Ave to Mellen to Thorpe
UnparsedAddress: 36 Thorpe Rd, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,886
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140979
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 23, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 36 Thorpe Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,497
14 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1326 Sq. Ft.	$1,199,005

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2458 Sq. Ft.	$1,362,979
23 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,572

Address	Redfin Estimate
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29 Thorpe Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1877 Sq. Ft.	$1,033,491

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