Off market apr 2002 for $485K

$1,307,089

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $866/mo

•

2,000

sq ft

40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donna Mullin • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Maureen Walsh • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30563628

Redfin Estimate

$1,307,089

$822K since sold in April 2002$2,000 since October

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A
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$1,305,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,115,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,167 sq ft
114 Parish Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,400,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
14 Fuller Brook Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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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

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4 MoM

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$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
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$1,895,000
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$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 40 Bess Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30563628

Apr 26, 2002

Sold

$485,000

$243/sq ft

Mar 6, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Nov 28, 2001

Listed

$495,000

$248/sq ft

MLS PIN #30427103

Oct 16, 2000

Sold

$430,000

$215/sq ft

Aug 21, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2000

Listed

$459,000

$230/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1989

Sold

$288,000

$144/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 1988

Sold

$275,000

$138/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,798 (+5.1%)

$496,900 + $331,200

$828,100

2022

$10,276 (+2.6%)

$448,200 + $320,400

$768,600

2021

$10,015 (+0.7%)

$448,200 + $320,400

$768,600

2020

$9,943 (+12.1%)

$448,200 + $347,900

$796,100

2019

$8,872 (+4.3%)

$408,000 + $308,100

$716,100

2018

$8,507 (+5.8%)

$408,000 + $308,100

$716,100

2017

$8,040 (+7.8%)

$408,000 + $268,200

$676,200

2016

$7,457 (+6.3%)

$408,000 + $238,200

$646,200

2014

$7,015 (+3.0%)

$371,400 + $231,300

$602,700

2013

$6,811 (+3.2%)

$371,400 + $231,300

$602,700

2012

$6,600 (+4.2%)

$371,400 + $231,300

$602,700

2011

$6,331 (+3.5%)

$371,400 + $209,400

$580,800

2010

$6,116 (+5.7%)

$371,400 + $209,400

$580,800

2009

$5,785

$371,400 + $209,400

$580,800

Tax history for 40 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,798 (+5.1%)

$496,900 + $331,200

$828,100

2022

$10,276 (+2.6%)

$448,200 + $320,400

$768,600

2021

$10,015 (+0.7%)

$448,200 + $320,400

$768,600

2020

$9,943 (+12.1%)

$448,200 + $347,900

$796,100

2019

$8,872 (+4.3%)

$408,000 + $308,100

$716,100

2018

$8,507 (+5.8%)

$408,000 + $308,100

$716,100

2017

$8,040 (+7.8%)

$408,000 + $268,200

$676,200

2016

$7,457 (+6.3%)

$408,000 + $238,200

$646,200

2014

$7,015 (+3.0%)

$371,400 + $231,300

$602,700

2013

$6,811 (+3.2%)

$371,400 + $231,300

$602,700

2012

$6,600 (+4.2%)

$371,400 + $231,300

$602,700

2011

$6,331 (+3.5%)

$371,400 + $209,400

$580,800

2010

$6,116 (+5.7%)

$371,400 + $209,400

$580,800

2009

$5,785

$371,400 + $209,400

$580,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,388

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143879

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: Second
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: BLUE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,513.43
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: CENTRAL AVE TO BESS
UnparsedAddress: 40 Bess Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,388
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143879

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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

50% 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

$1.24M – $1.50M

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Home values near 40 Bess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$2,844,241
32 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,625,803
11 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$978,149
31 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,565
24 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$1,949,913
20 Nehoiden St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5860 Sq. Ft.	$2,722,436
32 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,478

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$920,853
16 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,714
17 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5413 Sq. Ft.	$2,541,906
49 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1119 Sq. Ft.	$903,968
44 Nehoiden St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$1,328,804
936 Central Ave, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7879 Sq. Ft.	$3,376,263
24 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3052 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,469

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,725
10 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$937,978
25 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4472 Sq. Ft.	$2,150,525
57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,453
30 Nehoiden St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2476 Sq. Ft.	$1,339,409
930 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,770,063
29 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1809 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,518

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