Off market nov 1997 for $238K

$1,003,164

•

1,476

sq ft

42 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

9,660 sq ftLot Size

$680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Lou Roadman • Century 21 The Alexanders

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50481586

Redfin Estimate

$1,003,164

$765K since sold in November 1997$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,340,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,849 sq ft
15 Berkshire Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,250,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
294 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,035,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,074 sq ft
366 Warren St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,182,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,662 sq ft
533 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,415,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
86 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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$940,447

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,895,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,950 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,761 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$1,127,000
4 beds1 bath1,465 sq ft
66 Pilgrim Rd, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 3PM
$2,599,000
6 beds7.5 baths6,713 sq ft
311 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 02492
EARLY ACCESS
$2,895,000
5 beds6 baths7,207 sq ft
754 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,658,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,168 sq ft
900 Greendale #3, Needham, MA 02492
$1,099,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,932 sq ft
57 Oak St #57, Needham, MA 02492
$519,000
2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
1208 Greendale Ave #211, Needham, MA 02492

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Sale history for 42 Lawton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,707 (+4.4%)

$578,100 + $166,300

$744,400

2022

$9,302 (+2.6%)

$535,400 + $160,300

$695,700

2021

$9,065 (+4.9%)

$535,400 + $160,300

$695,700

2020

$8,638 (+8.7%)

$535,500 + $156,100

$691,600

2019

$7,948 (+4.3%)

$486,800 + $154,700

$641,500

2018

$7,621 (+2.8%)

$486,800 + $154,700

$641,500

2017

$7,417 (+2.7%)

$486,800 + $137,000

$623,800

2016

$7,219 (+11.1%)

$486,800 + $138,800

$625,600

2014

$6,495 (+3.0%)

$423,300 + $134,700

$558,000

2013

$6,305 (+3.2%)

$423,300 + $134,700

$558,000

2012

$6,110 (+2.6%)

$423,300 + $134,700

$558,000

2011

$5,957 (+4.9%)

$423,300 + $123,200

$546,500

2010

$5,681 (+5.7%)

$423,300 + $116,200

$539,500

2009

$5,373

$423,300 + $116,200

$539,500

Tax history for 42 Lawton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,707 (+4.4%)

$578,100 + $166,300

$744,400

2022

$9,302 (+2.6%)

$535,400 + $160,300

$695,700

2021

$9,065 (+4.9%)

$535,400 + $160,300

$695,700

2020

$8,638 (+8.7%)

$535,500 + $156,100

$691,600

2019

$7,948 (+4.3%)

$486,800 + $154,700

$641,500

2018

$7,621 (+2.8%)

$486,800 + $154,700

$641,500

2017

$7,417 (+2.7%)

$486,800 + $137,000

$623,800

2016

$7,219 (+11.1%)

$486,800 + $138,800

$625,600

2014

$6,495 (+3.0%)

$423,300 + $134,700

$558,000

2013

$6,305 (+3.2%)

$423,300 + $134,700

$558,000

2012

$6,110 (+2.6%)

$423,300 + $134,700

$558,000

2011

$5,957 (+4.9%)

$423,300 + $123,200

$546,500

2010

$5,681 (+5.7%)

$423,300 + $116,200

$539,500

2009

$5,373

$423,300 + $116,200

$539,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

1,544

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137186

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 Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 11
Width: 22
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 8
Width: 21
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,476
Foundation Area: 650
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,959

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: GREAT PLAIN/GREEN
UnparsedAddress: 42 Lawton Road, Needham MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,544
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137186

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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 • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

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

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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Estimated sale price

$954,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 42 Lawton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3099 Sq. Ft.	$1,751,196
39 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3792 Sq. Ft.	$1,937,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2048 Sq. Ft.	$1,555,205
45 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2874 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2335 Sq. Ft.	$1,327,922
51 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$1,689,600

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