Google street view image for 49 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Off market sep 2006 for $435K

$903,968

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,500/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,119

sq ft

49 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

49 Bess Rd is a 1,119 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 15, 2006 for $435,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $903,968.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$808Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$903,968

$469K since sold in September 2006$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 26.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,050,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths2,212 sq ft
105 Blake St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,236 sq ft
89 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,207,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft
430 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,400,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
14 Fuller Brook Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494

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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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
$2,039,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
829 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$529,000
2 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
1212 Greendale Ave #333, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 49 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,404 (+6.3%)

$495,100 + $149,400

$644,500

2022

$7,906 (+2.6%)

$446,400 + $144,900

$591,300

2021

$7,705 (+14.1%)

$446,400 + $144,900

$591,300

2020

$6,753 (+8.9%)

$446,400 + $94,300

$540,700

2019

$6,199 (+4.3%)

$406,200 + $94,100

$500,300

2018

$5,944 (+2.4%)

$406,200 + $94,100

$500,300

2017

$5,807 (+3.0%)

$406,200 + $82,200

$488,400

2016

$5,636 (+7.9%)

$406,200 + $82,200

$488,400

2014

$5,224 (+3.0%)

$369,600 + $79,200

$448,800

2013

$5,071 (+3.2%)

$369,600 + $79,200

$448,800

2012

$4,914 (+2.2%)

$369,600 + $79,200

$448,800

2011

$4,806 (+3.5%)

$369,600 + $71,300

$440,900

2010

$4,643 (+5.7%)

$369,600 + $71,300

$440,900

2009

$4,391

$369,600 + $71,300

$440,900

Tax history for 49 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,404 (+6.3%)

$495,100 + $149,400

$644,500

2022

$7,906 (+2.6%)

$446,400 + $144,900

$591,300

2021

$7,705 (+14.1%)

$446,400 + $144,900

$591,300

2020

$6,753 (+8.9%)

$446,400 + $94,300

$540,700

2019

$6,199 (+4.3%)

$406,200 + $94,100

$500,300

2018

$5,944 (+2.4%)

$406,200 + $94,100

$500,300

2017

$5,807 (+3.0%)

$406,200 + $82,200

$488,400

2016

$5,636 (+7.9%)

$406,200 + $82,200

$488,400

2014

$5,224 (+3.0%)

$369,600 + $79,200

$448,800

2013

$5,071 (+3.2%)

$369,600 + $79,200

$448,800

2012

$4,914 (+2.2%)

$369,600 + $79,200

$448,800

2011

$4,806 (+3.5%)

$369,600 + $71,300

$440,900

2010

$4,643 (+5.7%)

$369,600 + $71,300

$440,900

2009

$4,391

$369,600 + $71,300

$440,900

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,092
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,119
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,211
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.28
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,119
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143893

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$859,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 49 Bess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$2,844,241
40 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,089
11 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$978,149
31 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,565
24 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 99999 Sq. Ft.	$1,949,913
24 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3052 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,469
21 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2888 Sq. Ft.	$1,331,609

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$920,853
32 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,625,803
17 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5413 Sq. Ft.	$2,541,906
57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,453
914 Central Ave, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3431 Sq. Ft.	$1,878,901
18 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,566,936
114 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3380 Sq. Ft.	$1,557,857

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,725
16 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,714
25 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4472 Sq. Ft.	$2,150,525
76 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,446,902
32 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1388 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,478
29 Julia Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1809 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,518
112 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3496 Sq. Ft.	$1,664,861

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