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Off market sep 2021 for $974K

$1,500,525

•

2,940

sq ft

511 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

A newly remodeled colonial in Needham Heights. Updates include a new gas heat and central air system, new master and guest bath, new hardwood and new paint throughout. The remodeled kitchen has new stainless appliances and quartz counters. It opens to the dining area in the front and the new large windows and backdoor overlooking the yard and patio in the back. The spacious living room with wood fireplace leads to a large wood paneled office with a separate outdoor entrance.Upstairs there are three bedrooms two new baths. In the finished basement there is huge family room with fireplace and a laundry room with another full bath. There is even a one car garage and a garden shed. Great yard space and fantastic location close to Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$510Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kristina Lazzari • Tapestry Realty

Bought with Arthur Kalenjian • Homes-R-Us Realty of MA, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72864850

Redfin Estimate

$1,500,525

$527K since sold in September 2021$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,331,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,770 sq ft
100 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,130,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,609 sq ft
21 Madison Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,520,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,112 sq ft
36 Eliot Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,555,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,925 sq ft
11 Harvard Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,115,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,167 sq ft
114 Parish Rd, 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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Sale history for 511 Central Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72864850

Sep 10, 2021

Sold

$974,000

$331/sq ft

Aug 16, 2021

Relisted

—

Aug 15, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Aug 13, 2021

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2021

Price Changed

$978,000

$333/sq ft

Jul 13, 2021

Listed

$988,000

$336/sq ft

MLS PIN #72579037

Jan 30, 2020

Sold

$688,000

$234/sq ft

Jan 9, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 11, 2019

Listed

$699,900

$238/sq ft

+17

Attention Builders and remodelers, opportunity knocks in this 7 room 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial in NEEDHAM. Great bones and sensible colonial layout present options for renovators after current owners 50 years of occupancy. Feature include fireplaced Livingroom, good dinning room with china cabinet, eat in kitchen steps to a one car garage. Large master with a wall of closets. and two other bedrooms upstairs all with hardwood floors. Large lot and great frontage. Walk to the new Williams School.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,724 (+22.8%)

$489,100 + $410,000

$899,100

2022

$9,549 (+19.1%)

$437,600 + $276,600

$714,200

2021

$8,019 (+3.6%)

$373,300 + $242,100

$615,400

2020

$7,738 (+7.1%)

$373,300 + $246,200

$619,500

2019

$7,225 (+4.3%)

$340,100 + $243,000

$583,100

2018

$6,927 (+5.4%)

$340,100 + $243,000

$583,100

2017

$6,572 (+3.0%)

$340,100 + $212,600

$552,700

2016

$6,378 (+7.5%)

$340,100 + $212,600

$552,700

2014

$5,933 (+3.0%)

$333,600 + $176,100

$509,700

2013

$5,760 (+3.2%)

$333,600 + $176,100

$509,700

2012

$5,581 (+3.1%)

$333,600 + $176,100

$509,700

2011

$5,415 (+3.5%)

$333,600 + $163,200

$496,800

2010

$5,231 (+5.7%)

$333,600 + $163,200

$496,800

2009

$4,948

$333,600 + $163,200

$496,800

Tax history for 511 Central Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,724 (+22.8%)

$489,100 + $410,000

$899,100

2022

$9,549 (+19.1%)

$437,600 + $276,600

$714,200

2021

$8,019 (+3.6%)

$373,300 + $242,100

$615,400

2020

$7,738 (+7.1%)

$373,300 + $246,200

$619,500

2019

$7,225 (+4.3%)

$340,100 + $243,000

$583,100

2018

$6,927 (+5.4%)

$340,100 + $243,000

$583,100

2017

$6,572 (+3.0%)

$340,100 + $212,600

$552,700

2016

$6,378 (+7.5%)

$340,100 + $212,600

$552,700

2014

$5,933 (+3.0%)

$333,600 + $176,100

$509,700

2013

$5,760 (+3.2%)

$333,600 + $176,100

$509,700

2012

$5,581 (+3.1%)

$333,600 + $176,100

$509,700

2011

$5,415 (+3.5%)

$333,600 + $163,200

$496,800

2010

$5,231 (+5.7%)

$333,600 + $163,200

$496,800

2009

$4,948

$333,600 + $163,200

$496,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

2015

Sq. Ft.

2,090

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

142660

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 18
Length: 6
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 70
Length: 7
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 13
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10X12
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bathroom, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,940
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,019
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Ave near the Hunnewell intersection.
UnparsedAddress: 511 Central Ave, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,090
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142660

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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 • 02494

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$1.43M – $1.73M

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Home values near 511 Central Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
527 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,952
512 Central Ave, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5659 Sq. Ft.	$2,601,433
489 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$989,629
123 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1590 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,344
143 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5865 Sq. Ft.	$2,289,476
145 Taylor St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4402 Sq. Ft.	$2,297,454
18 Booth St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,703

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$888,354
506 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1961 Sq. Ft.	$931,072
541 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$971,974
133 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1009 Sq. Ft.	$876,110
134 Taylor St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6300 Sq. Ft.	$2,561,585
159 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	—
142 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3536 Sq. Ft.	$1,741,208

Address	Redfin Estimate
516 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,908
500 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$860,744
166 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3751 Sq. Ft.	$1,916,175
137 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1045 Sq. Ft.	$822,200
137 Taylor St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1156 Sq. Ft.	$912,469
169 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2062 Sq. Ft.	$1,060,132
134 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,265

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