Off Market Jan 2005 for $590K

$1,232,396

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,288/mo

•

1,485

sq ft

38 Barbara Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$830Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Noah Pearlstein • Prudential Prime Properties

Bought with Cliff London • RE/MAX Home Team

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•Source:MLS PIN #70115894

Redfin Estimate

$1,232,396

$642K since sold in January 2005$42K since July

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,500,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,452 sq ft
85 Dawson Dr, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,015,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
168 Richdale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$1,078,888
E
4 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
1052 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$925,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
701 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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17 MoM

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4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
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3 beds3 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,349,900
3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
1327 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$2,195,000
5 beds3 baths4,306 sq ft
57 Douglas Rd, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 38 Barbara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,143 (+6.9%)

$589,200 + $342,000

$931,200

2022

$11,355 (+2.6%)

$521,400 + $327,900

$849,300

2021

$11,066 (+4.2%)

$521,400 + $327,900

$849,300

2020

$10,624 (+7.3%)

$521,400 + $329,200

$850,600

2019

$9,903 (+4.3%)

$474,000 + $325,300

$799,300

2018

$9,496 (+5.4%)

$474,000 + $325,300

$799,300

2017

$9,008 (+2.6%)

$474,000 + $283,600

$757,600

2016

$8,778 (+11.9%)

$474,000 + $286,700

$760,700

2014

$7,842 (+3.0%)

$395,000 + $278,700

$673,700

2013

$7,613 (+16.7%)

$395,000 + $278,700

$673,700

2012

$6,526 (+3.8%)

$395,000 + $201,000

$596,000

2011

$6,288 (+3.5%)

$395,000 + $181,900

$576,900

2010

$6,075 (+5.7%)

$395,000 + $181,900

$576,900

2009

$5,746

$395,000 + $181,900

$576,900

Tax history for 38 Barbara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,143 (+6.9%)

$589,200 + $342,000

$931,200

2022

$11,355 (+2.6%)

$521,400 + $327,900

$849,300

2021

$11,066 (+4.2%)

$521,400 + $327,900

$849,300

2020

$10,624 (+7.3%)

$521,400 + $329,200

$850,600

2019

$9,903 (+4.3%)

$474,000 + $325,300

$799,300

2018

$9,496 (+5.4%)

$474,000 + $325,300

$799,300

2017

$9,008 (+2.6%)

$474,000 + $283,600

$757,600

2016

$8,778 (+11.9%)

$474,000 + $286,700

$760,700

2014

$7,842 (+3.0%)

$395,000 + $278,700

$673,700

2013

$7,613 (+16.7%)

$395,000 + $278,700

$673,700

2012

$6,526 (+3.8%)

$395,000 + $201,000

$596,000

2011

$6,288 (+3.5%)

$395,000 + $181,900

$576,900

2010

$6,075 (+5.7%)

$395,000 + $181,900

$576,900

2009

$5,746

$395,000 + $181,900

$576,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,959

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137471

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Pantry

Office Room Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Office, Great Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,485
Foundation Area: 700
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,825.17
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Greendale to Kenney left Lois rt. Barbara
UnparsedAddress: 38 Barbara Road, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,959
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137471

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: $500. Credit At Closing To Basement Carpet!
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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

53% 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 • 02492

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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 38 Barbara Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Barbara Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4900 Sq. Ft.	$2,285,090
32 Barbara Road, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5678 Sq. Ft.	$2,739,138

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Barbara Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1622 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,690
26 Barbara Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$1,456,269

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Barbara Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3766 Sq. Ft.	$2,258,460
47 Barbara Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,185

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