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Off market aug 2023 for $2.2M

$2,294,942

•

6,390

sq ft

40 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Gorgeous 5bed, 5bath Colonial directly across from Cricket Field! Incredible open concept main floor with high ceilings. Spacious formal living room and dining room, perfect for entertaining. Beautiful kitchen with large island, open to family with fireplace and views to the HUGE private yard. Great private home office, tucked away for quiet and privacy complete main level. Second level consists of 4 very spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths. Master bedroom with double door entry, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath. Finished 3rd level with full bath, great for au-pair or guest space. The lower level is wide open, leaving spaces for playroom, gym, & more! Enjoy outdoor entertaining in your enormous private, newly fenced yard complete with patio and fire-pit. Convenient to commuter rail, bus line, shops, schools and highways. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

2015Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gabby Cefalo • Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Bought with Orit Aviv • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

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•Source:MLS PIN #73125790

Redfin Estimate

$2,294,942

$75K since sold in August 2023$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,550,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,063 sq ft
19 Dunedin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,800,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths6,000 sq ft
23 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$2,325,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,281 sq ft
70 Briarwood Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,765,260
D
6 beds6.5 baths5,981 sq ft
102 Booth St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$2,145,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths5,225 sq ft
22 Edwardel Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$2,562,500
F
5 beds4 baths5,113 sq ft
15 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

13 days MoM

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8 MoM

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2 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
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$2,689,999
6 beds6 baths5,623 sq ft
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Sale history for 40 Hillside Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73125790

Aug 25, 2023

Sold

$2,220,000

$347/sq ft

Jul 7, 2023

Price Changed

$2,350,000

$368/sq ft

Jun 22, 2023

Price Changed

$2,399,000

$375/sq ft

Jun 16, 2023

Listed

$2,450,000

$383/sq ft

MLS PIN #71929173

Feb 10, 2016

Sold

$1,360,000

$213/sq ft

Dec 5, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 7, 2015

Listed

$1,399,000

$219/sq ft

New construction overlooking historic Cricket Field. Close to train and bus route. Expected time of completion is Dec. 30, 2015. Custom kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. First floor has study/office and third floor has playroom and full bath. The entire house reflects the attention to detail this builder provides for all his houses, There is a large level back yard behind the house.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,575 (+4.2%)

$496,500 + $1,081,300

$1,577,800

2022

$19,753 (+2.6%)

$445,000 + $1,032,400

$1,477,400

2021

$19,251 (+11.1%)

$445,000 + $1,032,400

$1,477,400

2020

$17,332 (+4.7%)

$445,000 + $942,700

$1,387,700

2019

$16,549 (+4.3%)

$406,000 + $929,700

$1,335,700

2018

$15,868 (+5.6%)

$406,000 + $929,700

$1,335,700

2017

$15,033 (+118.1%)

$406,000 + $858,300

$1,264,300

2016

$6,893 (+12.6%)

$406,000 + $191,300

$597,300

2014

$6,124 (+3.0%)

$341,000 + $185,100

$526,100

2013

$5,945 (+3.2%)

$341,000 + $185,100

$526,100

2012

$5,761 (+3.8%)

$341,000 + $185,100

$526,100

2011

$5,552 (+3.5%)

$341,000 + $168,400

$509,400

2010

$5,364 (+5.7%)

$341,000 + $168,400

$509,400

2009

$5,074

$341,000 + $168,400

$509,400

Tax history for 40 Hillside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,575 (+4.2%)

$496,500 + $1,081,300

$1,577,800

2022

$19,753 (+2.6%)

$445,000 + $1,032,400

$1,477,400

2021

$19,251 (+11.1%)

$445,000 + $1,032,400

$1,477,400

2020

$17,332 (+4.7%)

$445,000 + $942,700

$1,387,700

2019

$16,549 (+4.3%)

$406,000 + $929,700

$1,335,700

2018

$15,868 (+5.6%)

$406,000 + $929,700

$1,335,700

2017

$15,033 (+118.1%)

$406,000 + $858,300

$1,264,300

2016

$6,893 (+12.6%)

$406,000 + $191,300

$597,300

2014

$6,124 (+3.0%)

$341,000 + $185,100

$526,100

2013

$5,945 (+3.2%)

$341,000 + $185,100

$526,100

2012

$5,761 (+3.8%)

$341,000 + $185,100

$526,100

2011

$5,552 (+3.5%)

$341,000 + $168,400

$509,400

2010

$5,364 (+5.7%)

$341,000 + $168,400

$509,400

2009

$5,074

$341,000 + $168,400

$509,400

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

4,652

Year built

2015

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

142489

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,390
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Vinyl, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Vinyl, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,575
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Webster Street to Hillside Ave
UnparsedAddress: 40 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,652
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142489

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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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$2.18M – $2.64M

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Home values near 40 Hillside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3591 Sq. Ft.	$1,788,679
50 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,252
72 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 8 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5538 Sq. Ft.	—
233 Webster Street, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1329 Sq. Ft.	$715,850
245 Webster Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,758,153
207 Webster Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1984 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,689
201 Webster Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$802,562

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6289 Sq. Ft.	$2,780,028
58 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5050 Sq. Ft.	$2,322,621
71 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1573 Sq. Ft.	$941,832
235 Webster Street, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1328 Sq. Ft.	$729,433
222 Webster Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1683 Sq. Ft.	—
213 Webster Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,112
233 Webster Street #233, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$798,561

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1916 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,340
64 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,267,821
14 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,624,550
239 Webster Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	—
216 Webster Street, Needham, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 850 Sq. Ft.	$818,636
3 Avery Street, Needham, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$796,098
235 Webster Street #235,1, Needham Heights, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$769,871

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