OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2015 for $735K

$1,751,473

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,245/mo

•

1,986

sq ft

49 Colby St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

House for sale by owner in Mitchell Elementary School district. Quiet street in much sought after Birds Hill neighborhood. WELCOME HOME TO THIS SPACIOUS (8RM,3BDRM,1.5BTH) COLONIAL, featuring fine custom details, like picture frame moldings, crafted fireplace mantel, arched doorways. Hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful spacious kitchen with custom beautiful cherri cabinets and new granite counters and breakfast table. Sunny and bright formal living and dining rooms. Open floor plan, fireplaced living room. Beautiful finished basement with another fireplace and a mud room. 2 car garage. Freshly painted throughout. House was de-leaded in 2006. Wonderful enclosed porch overlooking level fenced in backyard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

9,148 sq ftLot Size

$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dave White • SoldOnMLS.com

Bought with Dave White • SoldOnMLS.com

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•Source:MLS PIN #71878319

Redfin Estimate

$1,751,473

$1.0M since sold in October 2015$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 46.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$890,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
23 Cheney St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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$1,295,000
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,295,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
14 Fuller Brook Ave, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,349,900
3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
1327 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$2,195,000
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Sale history for 49 Colby St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71878319

Oct 15, 2015

Sold

$735,000

$370/sq ft

Sep 16, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 9, 2015

Price Changed

$799,000

$402/sq ft

Jul 23, 2015

Listed

$850,000

$428/sq ft

MLS PIN #70390716

Dec 29, 2006

Sold

$653,000

$329/sq ft

Oct 31, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2006

Listed

$659,900

$332/sq ft

**REDUCED**PRICED TO SELL** "BIRDS HILL/MITCHELL SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD**WELCOME HOME TO THIS SPACIOUS(8RM,3BDRM,1.5 BTH)COLONIAL,FEATURING FINE CUSTOM DETAILS,LIKE PICTURE FRAME MOLDINGS,CRAFTED FIREPLACE MANTEL,ARCHED DOORWAYS & SPARKELING HDWD FLRS.,REPLACEMENT WINDOWS,NEW CUSTOM "CHERRY CABINET KITCHEN", UPDATED BATHS,ELEGANT FORMAL DNRM,(FRONT-BACK)F.PLACE LVRM W/MARBLE ACCENTS.UPDATED F.PLACE FIN.BASEMENT,WITH OFFICE SPACE,NEW ELECTRIC CB & NEW ROOF! SCREENED IN PORCH ON PVT.LOT,A MUST SEE!!

Public Records

Nov 28, 2006

Sold

$635,000

$320/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$25,929 (+121.1%)

$581,600 + $1,406,800

$1,988,400

2022

$11,727 (+2.6%)

$514,700 + $362,400

$877,100

2021

$11,429 (+3.9%)

$514,700 + $362,400

$877,100

2020

$11,005 (+18.9%)

$514,800 + $366,300

$881,100

2019

$9,258 (+4.3%)

$468,000 + $279,200

$747,200

2018

$8,877 (+4.4%)

$468,000 + $279,200

$747,200

2017

$8,501 (+2.2%)

$468,000 + $247,000

$715,000

2016

$8,318 (+12.3%)

$468,000 + $252,800

$720,800

2014

$7,404 (+3.0%)

$390,000 + $246,100

$636,100

2013

$7,188 (+3.2%)

$390,000 + $246,100

$636,100

2012

$6,965 (+3.7%)

$390,000 + $246,100

$636,100

2011

$6,718 (+3.5%)

$390,000 + $226,300

$616,300

2010

$6,490 (+5.7%)

$390,000 + $226,300

$616,300

2009

$6,138

$390,000 + $226,300

$616,300

Tax history for 49 Colby St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$25,929 (+121.1%)

$581,600 + $1,406,800

$1,988,400

2022

$11,727 (+2.6%)

$514,700 + $362,400

$877,100

2021

$11,429 (+3.9%)

$514,700 + $362,400

$877,100

2020

$11,005 (+18.9%)

$514,800 + $366,300

$881,100

2019

$9,258 (+4.3%)

$468,000 + $279,200

$747,200

2018

$8,877 (+4.4%)

$468,000 + $279,200

$747,200

2017

$8,501 (+2.2%)

$468,000 + $247,000

$715,000

2016

$8,318 (+12.3%)

$468,000 + $252,800

$720,800

2014

$7,404 (+3.0%)

$390,000 + $246,100

$636,100

2013

$7,188 (+3.2%)

$390,000 + $246,100

$636,100

2012

$6,965 (+3.7%)

$390,000 + $246,100

$636,100

2011

$6,718 (+3.5%)

$390,000 + $226,300

$616,300

2010

$6,490 (+5.7%)

$390,000 + $226,300

$616,300

2009

$6,138

$390,000 + $226,300

$616,300

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

1,986

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138279

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 18
Length: 3
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 11
Width: 21
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 297
Length: 27
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area

Office Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 14X11
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,986
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,404
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS to 49 Colby Street Needham
UnparsedAddress: 49 Colby St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,986
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138279
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 20, 2020

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 49 Colby St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Colby St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1556 Sq. Ft.	$1,204,452
60 Colby St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,846,974

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Colby St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,443
27 Colby St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5538 Sq. Ft.	$3,127,914

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Colby St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1635 Sq. Ft.	$1,276,694
90 Falcon St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$1,547,799

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