Google street view image for 40 Mellen St, Needham, MA 02494

Off market dec 2003 for $385K

$816,681

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,554/mo

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1,456

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40 Mellen St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

40 Mellen St is a 1,456 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 17, 2003 for $385,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $816,681.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$816,681

$432K since sold in December 2003$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 28.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$900,000
A
3 beds1 bath806 sq ft
3 Crescent Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$875,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
170 West St #170, Needham Heights, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 3:30PM
$1,500,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,900 sq ft
21 Tanglewood Rd, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,799,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
4 Crescent Rd #1, Needham Heights, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$899,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
45 West St #45, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 40 Mellen St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,308 (+9.5%)

$429,900 + $130,500

$560,400

2022

$6,672 (+2.6%)

$377,100 + $121,900

$499,000

2021

$6,502 (+3.9%)

$377,100 + $121,900

$499,000

2020

$6,259 (+9.0%)

$377,300 + $123,800

$501,100

2019

$5,743 (+4.3%)

$343,000 + $120,500

$463,500

2018

$5,506 (+2.8%)

$343,000 + $120,500

$463,500

2017

$5,354 (+3.0%)

$343,000 + $107,300

$450,300

2016

$5,196 (+8.2%)

$343,000 + $107,300

$450,300

2014

$4,802 (+3.0%)

$311,900 + $100,600

$412,500

2013

$4,661 (+3.2%)

$311,900 + $100,600

$412,500

2012

$4,517 (+2.7%)

$311,900 + $100,600

$412,500

2011

$4,398 (+3.5%)

$311,900 + $91,600

$403,500

2010

$4,249 (+5.7%)

$311,900 + $91,600

$403,500

2009

$4,019

$311,900 + $91,600

$403,500

Tax history for 40 Mellen St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,308 (+9.5%)

$429,900 + $130,500

$560,400

2022

$6,672 (+2.6%)

$377,100 + $121,900

$499,000

2021

$6,502 (+3.9%)

$377,100 + $121,900

$499,000

2020

$6,259 (+9.0%)

$377,300 + $123,800

$501,100

2019

$5,743 (+4.3%)

$343,000 + $120,500

$463,500

2018

$5,506 (+2.8%)

$343,000 + $120,500

$463,500

2017

$5,354 (+3.0%)

$343,000 + $107,300

$450,300

2016

$5,196 (+8.2%)

$343,000 + $107,300

$450,300

2014

$4,802 (+3.0%)

$311,900 + $100,600

$412,500

2013

$4,661 (+3.2%)

$311,900 + $100,600

$412,500

2012

$4,517 (+2.7%)

$311,900 + $100,600

$412,500

2011

$4,398 (+3.5%)

$311,900 + $91,600

$403,500

2010

$4,249 (+5.7%)

$311,900 + $91,600

$403,500

2009

$4,019

$311,900 + $91,600

$403,500

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

Permits

Mar 17, 2026 • Final

Water service permit (not for 2nd meter installations)

Plumbing

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 728
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,456
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,184
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140933

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

54% 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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Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02494

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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

$776,000 – $940,000

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Home values near 40 Mellen St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Mellen St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$959,697
32 Mellen St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1195 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,132

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Mellen St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1193 Sq. Ft.	$810,539
28 Mellen St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$1,563,114

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Mellen St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,759
24 Mellen St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3026 Sq. Ft.	$1,740,402

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