Off market aug 2011 for $1.2M

$2,230,810

•

3,810

sq ft

47 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Third generation Needham builder, 80 years; presents this gorgeous home. Sited on a spectacular 1/2 acre lot on quiet circle, this equally impressive home boasts over 3800 sq ft on only two floors! From the gorgeous chef's kitchen with island cooktop, to the massive fireplaced family room; the remaining first floor is complimented by an entertainment-sized living room, dining room & private study.The 2nd floor has amazing master suite, 3more beds and 2more baths and laundry. Close to everything.

Single-familyProperty Type

2011Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$586Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Noah Pearlstein • Century 21 Commonwealth

Listed by • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Rhoda Ostrer • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71231484

Redfin Estimate

$2,230,810

$991K since sold in August 2011$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 26% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,050,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,792 sq ft
39 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$2,220,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,978 sq ft
89 Green St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,019,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,660 sq ft
72 Stivaletta Dr, Dedham, MA 02026
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,210,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,151 sq ft
97 Green St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$2,145,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths5,225 sq ft
22 Edwardel Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,975,000
F
5 beds3 baths4,306 sq ft
57 Douglas Rd, 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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5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$2,039,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
829 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 47 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,337 (+3.4%)

$480,400 + $1,155,900

$1,636,300

2022

$20,633 (+2.6%)

$450,100 + $1,093,100

$1,543,200

2021

$20,108 (+4.5%)

$450,100 + $1,093,100

$1,543,200

2020

$19,236 (+5.2%)

$450,100 + $1,090,000

$1,540,100

2019

$18,281 (+4.3%)

$410,700 + $1,064,800

$1,475,500

2018

$17,529 (+16.9%)

$410,700 + $1,064,800

$1,475,500

2017

$14,990 (+2.3%)

$410,700 + $850,000

$1,260,700

2016

$14,649 (+5.2%)

$410,700 + $858,700

$1,269,400

2014

$13,924 (+3.0%)

$391,900 + $804,300

$1,196,200

2013

$13,517 (+38.6%)

$391,900 + $804,300

$1,196,200

2012

$9,751 (+25.2%)

$391,900 + $498,600

$890,500

2011

$7,788 (+3.5%)

$391,900 + $322,600

$714,500

2010

$7,524 (+5.7%)

$391,900 + $322,600

$714,500

2009

$7,116

$391,900 + $322,600

$714,500

Tax history for 47 Sterling Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,337 (+3.4%)

$480,400 + $1,155,900

$1,636,300

2022

$20,633 (+2.6%)

$450,100 + $1,093,100

$1,543,200

2021

$20,108 (+4.5%)

$450,100 + $1,093,100

$1,543,200

2020

$19,236 (+5.2%)

$450,100 + $1,090,000

$1,540,100

2019

$18,281 (+4.3%)

$410,700 + $1,064,800

$1,475,500

2018

$17,529 (+16.9%)

$410,700 + $1,064,800

$1,475,500

2017

$14,990 (+2.3%)

$410,700 + $850,000

$1,260,700

2016

$14,649 (+5.2%)

$410,700 + $858,700

$1,269,400

2014

$13,924 (+3.0%)

$391,900 + $804,300

$1,196,200

2013

$13,517 (+38.6%)

$391,900 + $804,300

$1,196,200

2012

$9,751 (+25.2%)

$391,900 + $498,600

$890,500

2011

$7,788 (+3.5%)

$391,900 + $322,600

$714,500

2010

$7,524 (+5.7%)

$391,900 + $322,600

$714,500

2009

$7,116

$391,900 + $322,600

$714,500

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

2011

Sq. Ft.

3,892

Year built

2011

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

136709

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
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 1,056
Length: 33
Width: 32
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# 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: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 456
Length: 24
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 475
Length: 25
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Study, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,810
Foundation Area: 2,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,999
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Broadmeadow
Middle Or Junior School: Pollard
High School: Needham High

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Peacedale to Sterling or Greendale/Intervale/Peacedale/Sterling Delivered Summer 2011
UnparsedAddress: 47 Sterling Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,892
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Norfolk County
APN: 136709

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

0.46% chance of being 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

60% 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 • 02492

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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

$2.12M – $2.57M

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Home values near 47 Sterling Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$2,399,712
30 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4007 Sq. Ft.	$2,238,725
29 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3344 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,713
16 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2931 Sq. Ft.	$1,682,806
216 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$2,346,901
209 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3466 Sq. Ft.	$1,811,454
229 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5285 Sq. Ft.	$2,582,175

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3551 Sq. Ft.	$2,211,059
22 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3329 Sq. Ft.	$1,407,736
35 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1286 Sq. Ft.	$1,052,147
234 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7735 Sq. Ft.	$3,096,806
195 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1449 Sq. Ft.	$1,019,567
215 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4271 Sq. Ft.	$1,934,993
104 Peacedale Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,523,397

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4210 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,702
11 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$811,532
21 Sterling Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3651 Sq. Ft.	$1,905,058
228 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1544 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,000
201 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6735 Sq. Ft.	$2,850,508
221 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4539 Sq. Ft.	$2,134,097
92 Peacedale Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2836 Sq. Ft.	$1,163,297

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