Off Market Sep 1997 for $250K

$1,002,878

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,755/mo

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5 Lester Rd, Needham, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

8,890 sq ftLot Size

1 car garageParking

Listed by Louise Condon • Louise Condon Realty

Bought with • Castles Unlimited, Inc.

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50382154

Redfin Estimate

$1,002,878

$753K since sold in September 1997$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$761,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
17 Evergreen Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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$3,903/mo

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,700,000
8 beds6 baths5,211 sq ft
178/180 West St, Needham, MA 02494
$3,249,000
6 beds6 baths7,420 sq ft
88 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494

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Sale history for 5 Lester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,794 (+6.8%)

$473,700 + $200,700

$674,400

2022

$8,236 (+2.6%)

$422,800 + $193,200

$616,000

2021

$8,026 (+4.5%)

$422,800 + $193,200

$616,000

2020

$7,683 (+8.0%)

$423,000 + $192,100

$615,100

2019

$7,117 (+4.3%)

$384,500 + $189,900

$574,400

2018

$6,824 (+4.1%)

$384,500 + $189,900

$574,400

2017

$6,556 (+2.7%)

$384,500 + $166,900

$551,400

2016

$6,385 (+12.8%)

$384,500 + $168,800

$553,300

2014

$5,661 (+5.2%)

$320,400 + $165,900

$486,300

2013

$5,380 (+3.2%)

$320,400 + $155,700

$476,100

2012

$5,213 (+3.9%)

$320,400 + $155,700

$476,100

2011

$5,016 (+3.5%)

$320,400 + $139,800

$460,200

2010

$4,846 (+5.7%)

$320,400 + $139,800

$460,200

2009

$4,584

$320,400 + $139,800

$460,200

Tax history for 5 Lester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,794 (+6.8%)

$473,700 + $200,700

$674,400

2022

$8,236 (+2.6%)

$422,800 + $193,200

$616,000

2021

$8,026 (+4.5%)

$422,800 + $193,200

$616,000

2020

$7,683 (+8.0%)

$423,000 + $192,100

$615,100

2019

$7,117 (+4.3%)

$384,500 + $189,900

$574,400

2018

$6,824 (+4.1%)

$384,500 + $189,900

$574,400

2017

$6,556 (+2.7%)

$384,500 + $166,900

$551,400

2016

$6,385 (+12.8%)

$384,500 + $168,800

$553,300

2014

$5,661 (+5.2%)

$320,400 + $165,900

$486,300

2013

$5,380 (+3.2%)

$320,400 + $155,700

$476,100

2012

$5,213 (+3.9%)

$320,400 + $155,700

$476,100

2011

$5,016 (+3.5%)

$320,400 + $139,800

$460,200

2010

$4,846 (+5.7%)

$320,400 + $139,800

$460,200

2009

$4,584

$320,400 + $139,800

$460,200

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,456

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

142609

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: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,490

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: PINE GROVE
UnparsedAddress: 5 Lester Road, Needham MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142609

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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

$953,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 5 Lester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Lester St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3066 Sq. Ft.	—
31 Lester St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3979 Sq. Ft.	$2,179,523

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Lester St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2463 Sq. Ft.	$1,539,454
246 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2168 Sq. Ft.	$2,153,094

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Lester St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$1,238,209
238 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2288 Sq. Ft.	$1,280,100

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