Off market aug 2011 for $520K

$1,203,068

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,981/mo

•

1,670

sq ft

51 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Just renovated charmer on Greendale between High and Webster has so much to offer: newer appliances and granite counter in kitchen, formal dining room, spacious fireplaced living room, master bedroom with 2 closets. Baths have been redone; gleaming wood floors add warmth and charm. 3 season porch overlooks a fenced yard. Young gas boiler, 2 car garage. Lovely neighborhood is just a walk away from Starbucks and the train.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$720Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Carroll • Metro Realty Corp.

Listed by • Metro Realty Corp.

Bought with Noah Pearlstein • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71247021

Redfin Estimate

$1,203,068

$683K since sold in August 2011$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,185,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,778 sq ft
27 Concord St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,350,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
150 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$890,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
23 Cheney St, Needham, MA 02494

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

13 days MoM

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8 MoM

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EARLY ACCESS
$2,995,000
5 beds8 baths6,617 sq ft
208 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
$549,000
2 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #130, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 51 Greendale Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71247021

Aug 11, 2011

Sold

$520,000

$311/sq ft

Jul 10, 2011

Contingent

—

Jun 11, 2011

Listed

$549,000

$329/sq ft

MLS PIN #71197897

Apr 29, 2011

Sold

$460,000

$275/sq ft

Mar 22, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 10, 2011

Listed

$500,000

$299/sq ft

On quiet section of Greendale between High and Webster Streets, this lovely 3 bedroom Cape/Colonial awaits your decorating touches! Lots of charm, character and space! Eat in kitchen, formal dining room, large living room with fireplace! King size Master Bedroom w/2 closets. Close to the Commuter rail, bus, and Starbucks. 2004 gas boiler and hot water tank. Replacement windows. Bonus - 2 car attached garage!! Corner lot with fenced in yard.

Public Records

Nov 1, 1988

Sold

$224,500

$134/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,998 (+4.6%)

$397,900 + $675,600

$1,073,500

2022

$13,383 (+2.6%)

$355,300 + $645,700

$1,001,000

2021

$13,043 (+84.0%)

$355,300 + $645,700

$1,001,000

2020

$7,087 (+7.5%)

$355,600 + $211,800

$567,400

2019

$6,594 (+4.3%)

$323,300 + $208,900

$532,200

2018

$6,323 (+5.0%)

$323,300 + $208,900

$532,200

2017

$6,021 (+2.6%)

$323,300 + $183,100

$506,400

2016

$5,867 (+1.8%)

$323,300 + $185,100

$508,400

2014

$5,764 (+3.0%)

$316,900 + $178,300

$495,200

2013

$5,596 (+3.2%)

$316,900 + $178,300

$495,200

2012

$5,422 (+16.0%)

$316,900 + $178,300

$495,200

2011

$4,674 (+3.5%)

$316,900 + $111,900

$428,800

2010

$4,515 (+5.7%)

$316,900 + $111,900

$428,800

2009

$4,271

$316,900 + $111,900

$428,800

Tax history for 51 Greendale Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,998 (+4.6%)

$397,900 + $675,600

$1,073,500

2022

$13,383 (+2.6%)

$355,300 + $645,700

$1,001,000

2021

$13,043 (+84.0%)

$355,300 + $645,700

$1,001,000

2020

$7,087 (+7.5%)

$355,600 + $211,800

$567,400

2019

$6,594 (+4.3%)

$323,300 + $208,900

$532,200

2018

$6,323 (+5.0%)

$323,300 + $208,900

$532,200

2017

$6,021 (+2.6%)

$323,300 + $183,100

$506,400

2016

$5,867 (+1.8%)

$323,300 + $185,100

$508,400

2014

$5,764 (+3.0%)

$316,900 + $178,300

$495,200

2013

$5,596 (+3.2%)

$316,900 + $178,300

$495,200

2012

$5,422 (+16.0%)

$316,900 + $178,300

$495,200

2011

$4,674 (+3.5%)

$316,900 + $111,900

$428,800

2010

$4,515 (+5.7%)

$316,900 + $111,900

$428,800

2009

$4,271

$316,900 + $111,900

$428,800

*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

2001

Sq. Ft.

2,920

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

141546

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 10
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,670
Foundation Area: 676
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,674
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Webster to Greendale
UnparsedAddress: 51 Greendale Ave, Needham MA 02494

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141546

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$1.14M – $1.38M

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75 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3055 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,686
70 Greendale Terrace, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$1,414,915
46 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$858,270
39 Greendale Terrace, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1262 Sq. Ft.	$888,449
31 Greendale Avenue, Needham Heights, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$852,737
30 Park Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,288,744
23 Park Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,221

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1908 Sq. Ft.	$1,199,429
60 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3078 Sq. Ft.	$1,139,428
36 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,306,750
45 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,283,648
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