OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2017 for $790K

$1,275,209

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,516/mo

•

1,681

sq ft

53 Helen Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Lovely ranch set on level, private lot in desired, walk to all location. Step into the elegant fireplaced living room from the front door, then on to the newer granite kitchen with eating area overlooking the classic wood paneled family room with vaulted ceilings and back yard. There is direct access from the oversized two car garage into the dining room. Three bedrooms, a den and a full bath complete the first floor. The basement has a fireplaced family room, full bath with shower, an excellent workshop and lots of storage. There are many updates throughout. This quiet side street is a short walk to Broadmeadow Elementary School, Hersey T and minutes to highways and public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cliff London • RE/MAX Home Team

Bought with Louise Condon • Louise Condon Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72180216

Redfin Estimate

$1,275,209

$485K since sold in September 2017$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,250,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,000,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,788 sq ft
27 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,340,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,849 sq ft
15 Berkshire Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,500,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,452 sq ft
85 Dawson Dr, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,415,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
86 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Helen Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72180216

Sep 28, 2017

Sold

$790,000

$470/sq ft

Aug 11, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 11, 2017

Listed

$795,000

$473/sq ft

MLS PIN #30776145

Mar 24, 2004

Sold

$542,500

$323/sq ft

Jan 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 2003

Listed

$570,000

$339/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1991

Sold

$219,250

$130/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,804 (+6.4%)

$590,400 + $314,800

$905,200

2022

$11,098 (+2.6%)

$522,600 + $307,500

$830,100

2021

$10,816 (+4.3%)

$522,600 + $307,500

$830,100

2020

$10,367 (+7.4%)

$522,600 + $307,400

$830,000

2019

$9,651 (+10.0%)

$475,200 + $303,700

$778,900

2018

$8,772 (+4.1%)

$475,200 + $263,200

$738,400

2017

$8,428 (+2.7%)

$475,200 + $233,600

$708,800

2016

$8,210 (+12.3%)

$475,200 + $236,200

$711,400

2014

$7,311 (+3.0%)

$396,200 + $231,900

$628,100

2013

$7,098 (+3.2%)

$396,200 + $231,900

$628,100

2012

$6,878 (+3.4%)

$396,200 + $231,900

$628,100

2011

$6,650 (+6.7%)

$396,200 + $213,900

$610,100

2010

$6,235 (+5.7%)

$396,200 + $195,900

$592,100

2009

$5,897

$396,200 + $195,900

$592,100

Tax history for 53 Helen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,804 (+6.4%)

$590,400 + $314,800

$905,200

2022

$11,098 (+2.6%)

$522,600 + $307,500

$830,100

2021

$10,816 (+4.3%)

$522,600 + $307,500

$830,100

2020

$10,367 (+7.4%)

$522,600 + $307,400

$830,000

2019

$9,651 (+10.0%)

$475,200 + $303,700

$778,900

2018

$8,772 (+4.1%)

$475,200 + $263,200

$738,400

2017

$8,428 (+2.7%)

$475,200 + $233,600

$708,800

2016

$8,210 (+12.3%)

$475,200 + $236,200

$711,400

2014

$7,311 (+3.0%)

$396,200 + $231,900

$628,100

2013

$7,098 (+3.2%)

$396,200 + $231,900

$628,100

2012

$6,878 (+3.4%)

$396,200 + $231,900

$628,100

2011

$6,650 (+6.7%)

$396,200 + $213,900

$610,100

2010

$6,235 (+5.7%)

$396,200 + $195,900

$592,100

2009

$5,897

$396,200 + $195,900

$592,100

*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

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1992

Sq. Ft.

1,681

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138093

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Den, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,681
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,428
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brookline Street to Woodledge to Helen Road.
UnparsedAddress: 53 Helen Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,681
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138093

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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 97° 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

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Estimated sale price

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 53 Helen Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$1,210,459
31 Helen Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5290 Sq. Ft.	$2,861,945
43 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,202,732
70 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,089,540
124 Highgate Street, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,392,655
152 Highgate Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1968 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,452
115 Aletha Road, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6371 Sq. Ft.	$3,221,820

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$1,242,165
25 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1583 Sq. Ft.	$1,171,933
58 Helen Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$1,189,033
74 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2015 Sq. Ft.	$1,201,497
130 Highgate Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1813 Sq. Ft.	$1,415,896
133 Aletha Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1944 Sq. Ft.	$1,346,725
124 Aletha Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,267

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67 Helen Road, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1834 Sq. Ft.	$1,622,533
64 Helen Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,169
11 Ina Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$1,539,661
138 Highgate Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,495,221
125 Aletha Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3882 Sq. Ft.	$2,271,139
128 Aletha Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,176,424

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