OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2018 for $875K

$1,400,485

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,273/mo

•

1,735

sq ft

49 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

CHARMING Cape in sought after neighborhood! Welcome to this warm and well maintained home in the heart of a friendly neighborhood and only .4 miles from Hersey Station Commuter Rail! Enter into the welcoming foyer with center staircase. To your right you will find an oversized living room with fireplace and beautiful windows. Classic dining room has built in china cabinet and the eat-in kitchen is updated with corion counter tops and stainless steel appliances. A half bath, mudroom and office complete the first floor. On the second floor you will find 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master suite has an updated bathroom, ample closet space, hardwood floors and 4 windows for an abundance of natural light. Finished basement allows for a large family room with fireplace. Step through the kitchen and out the back door into your private backyard getaway and enjoy summer days at the pool surrounded by lovely gardens!

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judith Brady • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Siobhan O Connell • Gelineau & Associates, R.E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72328630

Redfin Estimate

$1,400,485

$525K since sold in July 2018$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 9% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,768 sq ft
11 Mayo Ave, 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 17, 2026
$1,220,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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$4,491/mo

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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
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$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
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Partially finished basement has large bonus room with lots of windows and light, finished ceilings and floors but no heat. Living room is distinctive in looks and light thanks to an semi-circular enclosed porch with a close-set bank of windows that...
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Sale history for 49 Whittier Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,947 (+10.9%)

$565,700 + $350,500

$916,200

2022

$10,770 (+2.6%)

$523,900 + $281,600

$805,500

2021

$10,496 (+4.9%)

$523,900 + $281,600

$805,500

2020

$10,002 (+16.7%)

$524,400 + $276,400

$800,800

2019

$8,571 (+4.3%)

$476,700 + $215,100

$691,800

2018

$8,219 (+3.7%)

$476,700 + $215,100

$691,800

2017

$7,927 (+3.0%)

$476,700 + $190,000

$666,700

2016

$7,694 (+10.4%)

$476,700 + $190,000

$666,700

2014

$6,972 (+3.0%)

$414,500 + $184,500

$599,000

2013

$6,769 (+3.2%)

$414,500 + $184,500

$599,000

2012

$6,559 (+3.4%)

$414,500 + $184,500

$599,000

2011

$6,346 (+3.5%)

$414,500 + $167,700

$582,200

2010

$6,131 (+5.7%)

$414,500 + $167,700

$582,200

2009

$5,799

$414,500 + $167,700

$582,200

Tax history for 49 Whittier Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,947 (+10.9%)

$565,700 + $350,500

$916,200

2022

$10,770 (+2.6%)

$523,900 + $281,600

$805,500

2021

$10,496 (+4.9%)

$523,900 + $281,600

$805,500

2020

$10,002 (+16.7%)

$524,400 + $276,400

$800,800

2019

$8,571 (+4.3%)

$476,700 + $215,100

$691,800

2018

$8,219 (+3.7%)

$476,700 + $215,100

$691,800

2017

$7,927 (+3.0%)

$476,700 + $190,000

$666,700

2016

$7,694 (+10.4%)

$476,700 + $190,000

$666,700

2014

$6,972 (+3.0%)

$414,500 + $184,500

$599,000

2013

$6,769 (+3.2%)

$414,500 + $184,500

$599,000

2012

$6,559 (+3.4%)

$414,500 + $184,500

$599,000

2011

$6,346 (+3.5%)

$414,500 + $167,700

$582,200

2010

$6,131 (+5.7%)

$414,500 + $167,700

$582,200

2009

$5,799

$414,500 + $167,700

$582,200

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

1,735

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137025

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 Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 462
Length: 22
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 462
Length: 22
Width: 21
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,735
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,219
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave or Elmwood Rd to Whittier Road
UnparsedAddress: 49 Whittier Rd, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,735
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137025

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer Are Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2678 Sq. Ft.	$1,690,362
43 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2237 Sq. Ft.	$1,645,230

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61 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$1,748,236
37 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$1,192,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,553,704
33 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,503

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