OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2019 for $1.1M

$1,805,140

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,033/mo

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2,923

sq ft

39 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED,OFFER ACCEPTED cape style home in fantastic neighborhood, close to Hersey train to Boston and steps to Broadmeadow elementary. Step inside and be amazed how large this home is. Custom built kitchen with thought put into everything. Care taken in placement of appliances, radiant heat in floor, designer backsplash, large island, built-in bench seating and desk area. Space opens to large dining area connecting to massive family room overlooking lush, private back yard with storage shed. Continue to large three season porch w/ full length windows. Home office, mud room (which connects to oversized garage) and first floor bath also on this level. Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, laundry room, full bath plus a master suite the length of the home. Finished basement area, plus enormous storage and exercise area. Hardwood floors throughout the home, central air, surround sound, gas fireplace, over-sized driveway. Location and style make this a truly fabulous

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Maura Cutting • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Michael Olin • Vanguard Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72508705

Redfin Estimate

$1,805,140

$620K since sold in July 2019$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,200,000
B
5 beds3 baths3,833 sq ft
101 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,955,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,400 sq ft
15 Lancaster Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,662,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,771 sq ft
68 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,718,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,896 sq ft
23 Douglas Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, 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

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 39 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72508705

Jul 2, 2019

Sold

$1,185,000

$405/sq ft

Jun 1, 2019

Pending

—

May 29, 2019

Listed

$1,165,000

$399/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 22, 2005

Sold

$650,000

$222/sq ft

MLS PIN #30759406

Nov 10, 2003

Sold

$525,000

$180/sq ft

Oct 11, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Aug 21, 2003

Listed

$539,000

$184/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,185 (+5.1%)

$589,200 + $728,700

$1,317,900

2022

$16,353 (+12.0%)

$521,400 + $701,700

$1,223,100

2021

$14,607 (+11.1%)

$521,400 + $599,600

$1,121,000

2020

$13,148 (+6.7%)

$521,400 + $531,300

$1,052,700

2019

$12,322 (+4.3%)

$474,000 + $520,500

$994,500

2018

$11,815 (+6.0%)

$474,000 + $520,500

$994,500

2017

$11,142 (+3.0%)

$474,000 + $463,100

$937,100

2016

$10,814 (+13.5%)

$474,000 + $463,100

$937,100

2014

$9,530 (+2.5%)

$395,000 + $423,700

$818,700

2013

$9,295 (+3.2%)

$395,000 + $427,600

$822,600

2012

$9,007 (+4.7%)

$395,000 + $427,600

$822,600

2011

$8,600 (+3.5%)

$395,000 + $394,000

$789,000

2010

$8,308 (+34.8%)

$395,000 + $394,000

$789,000

2009

$6,161

$395,000 + $223,600

$618,600

Tax history for 39 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,185 (+5.1%)

$589,200 + $728,700

$1,317,900

2022

$16,353 (+12.0%)

$521,400 + $701,700

$1,223,100

2021

$14,607 (+11.1%)

$521,400 + $599,600

$1,121,000

2020

$13,148 (+6.7%)

$521,400 + $531,300

$1,052,700

2019

$12,322 (+4.3%)

$474,000 + $520,500

$994,500

2018

$11,815 (+6.0%)

$474,000 + $520,500

$994,500

2017

$11,142 (+3.0%)

$474,000 + $463,100

$937,100

2016

$10,814 (+13.5%)

$474,000 + $463,100

$937,100

2014

$9,530 (+2.5%)

$395,000 + $423,700

$818,700

2013

$9,295 (+3.2%)

$395,000 + $427,600

$822,600

2012

$9,007 (+4.7%)

$395,000 + $427,600

$822,600

2011

$8,600 (+3.5%)

$395,000 + $394,000

$789,000

2010

$8,308 (+34.8%)

$395,000 + $394,000

$789,000

2009

$6,161

$395,000 + $223,600

$618,600

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

2,924

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137417

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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Sun Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,923
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,321
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain to Broadmeadow to Thornton
UnparsedAddress: 39 Thornton Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137417

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

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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

0.15% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 39 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1982 Sq. Ft.	$1,534,790
50 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2513 Sq. Ft.	$1,637,645

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,508
56 Thornton Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$1,589,416

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