OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2024 for $1.2M

$1,364,608

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,668/mo

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2,085

sq ft

521 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Some homes speak to you from the moment you arrive. They say “welcome” with their timeless curb appeal. They give you an inviting feeling as you step into the foyer and are greeted by a combination of charm, character and tasteful upgrades. They are light and bright, with warm hardwoods. They feature an updated white kitchen with stainless appliances and shiplap ceiling which flows into a traditional dining room with wainscoting and period molding. They beckon you to relax in the living room with fireplace and built-ins. They provide connection to a sunlit home office. They offer the convenience of a remodeled main floor full bath. They have 2nd floors with 3 bedrooms and another full bath. Some homes provide a finished basement with flex spaces and room to grow. They boast a backyard oasis with an inground pool for summer entertaining and a convenient 2 car garage. Some homes offer all this while being located in the highly desirable town of Needham near the train and town forest.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Shulkin Wilk Group • Compass

Bought with The Ridick Revis Group • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73244319

Redfin Estimate

$1,364,608

$125K since sold in August 2024$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,075,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,886 sq ft
64 Gayland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,165,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,065 sq ft
50 Gayland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,320,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,668 sq ft
91 Henderson St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,768 sq ft
11 Mayo Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$1,079,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,670 sq ft
1034 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$650,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,087 sq ft
72 Marked Tree 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

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

NEW 4 HRS AGO
$2,850,000
5 beds6 baths5,850 sq ft
55 Rockwood Ln, Needham, MA 02492
$1,500,000
5 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
764 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 521 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73244319

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$1,240,000

$595/sq ft

Jun 21, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 7, 2024

Price Changed

$1,295,000

$621/sq ft

May 29, 2024

Listed

$1,395,000

$669/sq ft

MLS PIN #30692576

Jun 18, 2003

Sold

$502,350

$241/sq ft

May 23, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Feb 26, 2003

Listed

$525,000

$252/sq ft

MLS PIN #30300059

Jun 14, 1999

Sold

$310,000

$149/sq ft

Mar 14, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Mar 10, 1999

Listed

$319,000

$153/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 9, 1989

Sold

$230,000

$110/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,170 (+4.1%)

$435,400 + $191,100

$626,500

2022

$7,850 (+2.6%)

$403,200 + $183,900

$587,100

2021

$7,650 (+3.5%)

$403,200 + $183,900

$587,100

2020

$7,392 (+7.8%)

$403,600 + $188,200

$591,800

2019

$6,854 (+4.3%)

$366,900 + $186,300

$553,200

2018

$6,572 (+4.1%)

$366,900 + $186,300

$553,200

2017

$6,315 (+2.6%)

$366,900 + $164,200

$531,100

2016

$6,152 (+7.0%)

$366,900 + $166,200

$533,100

2014

$5,750 (+3.0%)

$333,600 + $160,400

$494,000

2013

$5,582 (+3.2%)

$333,600 + $160,400

$494,000

2012

$5,409 (+1.9%)

$333,600 + $160,400

$494,000

2011

$5,308 (+3.5%)

$333,600 + $153,400

$487,000

2010

$5,128 (+5.7%)

$333,600 + $153,400

$487,000

2009

$4,851

$333,600 + $153,400

$487,000

Tax history for 521 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,170 (+4.1%)

$435,400 + $191,100

$626,500

2022

$7,850 (+2.6%)

$403,200 + $183,900

$587,100

2021

$7,650 (+3.5%)

$403,200 + $183,900

$587,100

2020

$7,392 (+7.8%)

$403,600 + $188,200

$591,800

2019

$6,854 (+4.3%)

$366,900 + $186,300

$553,200

2018

$6,572 (+4.1%)

$366,900 + $186,300

$553,200

2017

$6,315 (+2.6%)

$366,900 + $164,200

$531,100

2016

$6,152 (+7.0%)

$366,900 + $166,200

$533,100

2014

$5,750 (+3.0%)

$333,600 + $160,400

$494,000

2013

$5,582 (+3.2%)

$333,600 + $160,400

$494,000

2012

$5,409 (+1.9%)

$333,600 + $160,400

$494,000

2011

$5,308 (+3.5%)

$333,600 + $153,400

$487,000

2010

$5,128 (+5.7%)

$333,600 + $153,400

$487,000

2009

$4,851

$333,600 + $153,400

$487,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

1,682

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

139525

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
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 264
Length: 11
Width: 24
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead

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

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 32
Length: 8
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 11
Width: 24
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 13
Width: 23
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 98
Length: 7
Width: 14
Level: Main
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 15X11
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,085
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,024
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Ave to Chestnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 521 Chestnut St, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,682
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 139525

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Historical weather

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

$1.30M – $1.57M

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Home values near 521 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2522 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,553
512 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2286 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,829

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,294
504 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1326 Sq. Ft.	$973,713

Address	Redfin Estimate
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498 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$2,004,234

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