OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2012 for $660K

$1,734,084

•

3,000

sq ft

50 May St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

This 1929 Colonial boasts lots of the charm of yesteryear. Large and bright, front to back living room with fireplace and french doors. 4-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths.Formal dining rm. and living rm. With built-ins, crownmolding and chairrails from eras gone by. 4 bright corner bed rms, plus 3rd floor bedroom with easy full bath add-on if ever needed. Level lot with great potential for large addition. Close to center of town for shopping, commuter rail and much more. Location,location. OH 11/11 from 3-5pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Derek Greene • Sterling Lion, LLC

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #71235255

Redfin Estimate

$1,734,084

$1.1M since sold in February 2012$41K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,525,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,150,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,506 sq ft
11 Fairlawn St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,439,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,310 sq ft
109 Linden St, 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 August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

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$699,000
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$1,299,999
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$2,699,000
5 beds5.5 baths4,766 sq ft
12 Upland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$6,498,000
6 beds8 baths9,883 sq ft
370 Grove St, Needham, MA 02492
$775,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,434 sq ft
78 Pleasant St #78, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$2,499,000
7 beds5.5 baths5,792 sq ft
32 Parkvale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,650,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,653 sq ft
763 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
$4,995,000
6 beds8 baths8,710 sq ft
99 Country Way, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$1,875,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,342 sq ft
14 Powder House Cir, Needham, MA 02492
$3,495,000
5 beds6.5 baths5,586 sq ft
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Sale history for 50 May St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,145 (+4.0%)

$576,900 + $737,900

$1,314,800

2022

$16,480 (+2.6%)

$534,200 + $698,400

$1,232,600

2021

$16,061 (+5.2%)

$534,200 + $698,400

$1,232,600

2020

$15,268 (+7.2%)

$534,400 + $688,000

$1,222,400

2019

$14,240 (+19.4%)

$485,800 + $663,500

$1,149,300

2018

$11,930 (+6.5%)

$485,800 + $518,400

$1,004,200

2017

$11,205 (+2.5%)

$485,800 + $456,600

$942,400

2016

$10,927 (+10.1%)

$485,800 + $461,100

$946,900

2014

$9,928 (+29.0%)

$422,400 + $430,500

$852,900

2013

$7,699 (+10.4%)

$422,400 + $258,900

$681,300

2012

$6,974 (+3.1%)

$422,400 + $214,500

$636,900

2011

$6,763 (+3.5%)

$422,400 + $198,100

$620,500

2010

$6,534 (+5.7%)

$422,400 + $198,100

$620,500

2009

$6,180

$422,400 + $198,100

$620,500

Tax history for 50 May St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,145 (+4.0%)

$576,900 + $737,900

$1,314,800

2022

$16,480 (+2.6%)

$534,200 + $698,400

$1,232,600

2021

$16,061 (+5.2%)

$534,200 + $698,400

$1,232,600

2020

$15,268 (+7.2%)

$534,400 + $688,000

$1,222,400

2019

$14,240 (+19.4%)

$485,800 + $663,500

$1,149,300

2018

$11,930 (+6.5%)

$485,800 + $518,400

$1,004,200

2017

$11,205 (+2.5%)

$485,800 + $456,600

$942,400

2016

$10,927 (+10.1%)

$485,800 + $461,100

$946,900

2014

$9,928 (+29.0%)

$422,400 + $430,500

$852,900

2013

$7,699 (+10.4%)

$422,400 + $258,900

$681,300

2012

$6,974 (+3.1%)

$422,400 + $214,500

$636,900

2011

$6,763 (+3.5%)

$422,400 + $198,100

$620,500

2010

$6,534 (+5.7%)

$422,400 + $198,100

$620,500

2009

$6,180

$422,400 + $198,100

$620,500

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

3,000

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140037

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 22, 2018.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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,Skylight

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: French Doors

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office-Separate Entry, 3/4 Bath

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,431
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Wht/Blk

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,763
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 50 May St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Private School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,000
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140037
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 22, 2018

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

6/10 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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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

$1.90M – $2.30M

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Home values near 50 May St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 May St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2561 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,136
70 May St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,945,905

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 May St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,055
46 May St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,518

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 May St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,978,734
73 May St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4250 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,136

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