Off market may 1998 for $437K

$1,543,760

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,795/mo

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38 Fairfax Rd, Needham, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

8,900 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Harvey Alexander • Century 21 The Alexanders

Bought with Anne W. Carlson • Century 21 The Alexanders

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50491138

Redfin Estimate

$1,543,760

$1.1M since sold in May 1998$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 14, 2026
$1,875,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,156 sq ft
60 Douglas Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,415,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
86 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,350,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
150 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$890,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
23 Cheney St, Needham, MA 02494

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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

NEW 32 HRS AGO
$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 2PM
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 2:30PM TO 4PM
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PM
$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 38 Fairfax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,533 (+5.9%)

$580,800 + $380,300

$961,100

2022

$11,830 (+2.6%)

$514,000 + $370,800

$884,800

2021

$11,529 (+2.7%)

$514,000 + $370,800

$884,800

2020

$11,226 (+6.9%)

$514,200 + $384,600

$898,800

2019

$10,497 (+4.3%)

$467,400 + $379,800

$847,200

2018

$10,065 (+5.6%)

$467,400 + $379,800

$847,200

2017

$9,530 (+3.0%)

$467,400 + $334,100

$801,500

2016

$9,249 (+10.4%)

$467,400 + $334,100

$801,500

2014

$8,380 (+3.0%)

$389,500 + $330,400

$719,900

2013

$8,135 (+3.2%)

$389,500 + $330,400

$719,900

2012

$7,883 (+4.3%)

$389,500 + $330,400

$719,900

2011

$7,560 (+3.5%)

$389,500 + $304,100

$693,600

2010

$7,304 (+5.7%)

$389,500 + $304,100

$693,600

2009

$6,908

$389,500 + $304,100

$693,600

Tax history for 38 Fairfax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,533 (+5.9%)

$580,800 + $380,300

$961,100

2022

$11,830 (+2.6%)

$514,000 + $370,800

$884,800

2021

$11,529 (+2.7%)

$514,000 + $370,800

$884,800

2020

$11,226 (+6.9%)

$514,200 + $384,600

$898,800

2019

$10,497 (+4.3%)

$467,400 + $379,800

$847,200

2018

$10,065 (+5.6%)

$467,400 + $379,800

$847,200

2017

$9,530 (+3.0%)

$467,400 + $334,100

$801,500

2016

$9,249 (+10.4%)

$467,400 + $334,100

$801,500

2014

$8,380 (+3.0%)

$389,500 + $330,400

$719,900

2013

$8,135 (+3.2%)

$389,500 + $330,400

$719,900

2012

$7,883 (+4.3%)

$389,500 + $330,400

$719,900

2011

$7,560 (+3.5%)

$389,500 + $304,100

$693,600

2010

$7,304 (+5.7%)

$389,500 + $304,100

$693,600

2009

$6,908

$389,500 + $304,100

$693,600

*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

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Lot depth

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Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,368

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138311

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 22
Width: 11
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,691

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: ARCH
UnparsedAddress: 38 Fairfax Road, Needham MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138311

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

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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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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Fairfax Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$1,419,399
17 Fairfax Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3220 Sq. Ft.	$1,957,016
32 Fairfax Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4216 Sq. Ft.	$2,656,088
301 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1973 Sq. Ft.	$1,344,061
203 Highgate St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2819 Sq. Ft.	$1,563,294
28 Arch St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4700 Sq. Ft.	$2,226,763
25 Arch St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4812 Sq. Ft.	$2,598,758

Address	Redfin Estimate
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18 Fairfax Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,345,958
313 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,258
289 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,281
197 Highgate St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1544 Sq. Ft.	$1,127,944
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