OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2017 for $633K

$1,135,118

•

1,532

sq ft

40 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

This totally renovated Bird’s Hill home has all the beauty and conveniences of a new kitchen, bathrooms, windows and new finishes while maintaining the character of traditional Colonial style. Custom cabinetry, marble counters, high end appliances, hardwood floors, a finished lower level family room, and new central air conditioning are just a few of the perks. There are two bedrooms on the second floor, as well as a separate room off the master for use as an office or nursery. The third bedroom, overlooking the walk out back yard, is on the lower level (above grade), and can be accessed by a separate entrance. The fresh landscaping and new mahogany deck were done with easy maintenance in mind. Enjoy this amazing neighborhood, with its proximity to the Hersey Train station, Broadmeadow School, Perry Park, and downtown.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,226 sq ftLot Size

$741Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Lynda Le • Thread Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Susan Mammola • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72117473

Redfin Estimate

$1,135,118

$502K since sold in April 2017$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,768 sq ft
11 Mayo Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$931,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,210 sq ft
31 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$390 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,500,000
5 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
764 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 40 Wachusett Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72117473

Apr 14, 2017

Sold

$633,000

$413/sq ft

Feb 18, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 9, 2017

Listed

$649,000

$424/sq ft

MLS PIN #71939408

Feb 1, 2016

Sold

$405,000

$264/sq ft

Dec 23, 2015

Pending

—

Dec 17, 2015

Price Changed

$449,999

$294/sq ft

Dec 8, 2015

Listed

$499,999

$326/sq ft

Reasonably priced single family colonial style home near Perry Park. Property does have off street parking for drive around town or to I-95. Short walk to Hersey Train Stop (purple line). Nearby public schools are Broadmeadow Elementary School, Needham HS and private school St. Sebastian's. Home does need updating and TLC to make it your own. Some abutters on or perpendicular to street are either updating their home or new construction being built. Priced to sell and will be “sold is-as”!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,999 (+4.1%)

$484,100 + $282,700

$766,800

2022

$9,601 (+2.6%)

$448,200 + $269,900

$718,100

2021

$9,357 (+5.1%)

$448,200 + $269,900

$718,100

2020

$8,902 (+7.9%)

$448,600 + $264,100

$712,700

2019

$8,248 (+4.3%)

$407,800 + $257,900

$665,700

2018

$7,909 (+5.1%)

$407,800 + $257,900

$665,700

2017

$7,525 (+31.4%)

$407,800 + $225,100

$632,900

2016

$5,725 (+11.6%)

$407,800 + $88,300

$496,100

2014

$5,130 (+3.0%)

$354,600 + $86,100

$440,700

2013

$4,980 (+3.2%)

$354,600 + $86,100

$440,700

2012

$4,826 (+2.2%)

$354,600 + $86,100

$440,700

2011

$4,720 (+3.5%)

$354,600 + $78,400

$433,000

2010

$4,559 (+5.7%)

$354,600 + $78,400

$433,000

2009

$4,313

$354,600 + $78,400

$433,000

Tax history for 40 Wachusett Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,999 (+4.1%)

$484,100 + $282,700

$766,800

2022

$9,601 (+2.6%)

$448,200 + $269,900

$718,100

2021

$9,357 (+5.1%)

$448,200 + $269,900

$718,100

2020

$8,902 (+7.9%)

$448,600 + $264,100

$712,700

2019

$8,248 (+4.3%)

$407,800 + $257,900

$665,700

2018

$7,909 (+5.1%)

$407,800 + $257,900

$665,700

2017

$7,525 (+31.4%)

$407,800 + $225,100

$632,900

2016

$5,725 (+11.6%)

$407,800 + $88,300

$496,100

2014

$5,130 (+3.0%)

$354,600 + $86,100

$440,700

2013

$4,980 (+3.2%)

$354,600 + $86,100

$440,700

2012

$4,826 (+2.2%)

$354,600 + $86,100

$440,700

2011

$4,720 (+3.5%)

$354,600 + $78,400

$433,000

2010

$4,559 (+5.7%)

$354,600 + $78,400

$433,000

2009

$4,313

$354,600 + $78,400

$433,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2016

Sq. Ft.

1,232

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137946

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Basement

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Basement

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,532
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,606
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain to Bird's Hill Ave. to Wachusett
UnparsedAddress: 40 Wachusett Rd, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137946

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

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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Needham, MA • 02492

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$1.08M – $1.31M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,453
54 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3227 Sq. Ft.	$1,501,034

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1757 Sq. Ft.	$1,190,109
64 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2333 Sq. Ft.	$1,550,780

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,461
39 Wachusett Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$2,162,049

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