Off Market Jan 2009 for $350K

$1,247,660

•

1,337

sq ft

53 Mellen St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Are you looking to get into Needham, then look no further! This traditional village colonial in need of renovation is perfect for the handyman. Most of the period details are still in place. There's a large yard and fairly new garage with work space and storage above. The location can't be beat. Walk to the Needham Heights train station, shopping, restaurants and center. Don't miss your opportunity!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

9,966 sq ftLot Size

$933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheila DeCelle • DeCelle Group Realty

Bought with Sheila DeCelle • DeCelle Group Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70840846

Redfin Estimate

$1,247,660

$898K since sold in January 2009$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$875,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
170 West St #170, Needham Heights, MA 02494
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$900,000
C
3 beds1 bath806 sq ft
3 Crescent Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$1,000,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,352 sq ft
556 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 2PM
$2,700,000
8 beds6 baths5,211 sq ft
178/180 West St, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$3,249,000
6 beds6 baths7,420 sq ft
88 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 53 Mellen St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,607 (+5.0%)

$468,800 + $881,400

$1,350,200

2022

$16,767 (+2.6%)

$411,300 + $842,800

$1,254,100

2021

$16,341 (+5.9%)

$411,300 + $842,800

$1,254,100

2020

$15,431 (+5.0%)

$411,200 + $824,300

$1,235,500

2019

$14,701 (+4.3%)

$373,800 + $812,700

$1,186,500

2018

$14,096 (+9.9%)

$373,800 + $812,700

$1,186,500

2017

$12,830 (+3.6%)

$373,800 + $705,300

$1,079,100

2016

$12,387 (+20.3%)

$373,800 + $699,600

$1,073,400

2014

$10,301 (+6.2%)

$339,900 + $545,100

$885,000

2013

$9,701 (+3.2%)

$339,900 + $518,600

$858,500

2012

$9,401 (+49.7%)

$339,900 + $518,600

$858,500

2011

$6,279 (+39.1%)

$339,900 + $236,200

$576,100

2010

$4,514 (+5.7%)

$339,900 + $88,800

$428,700

2009

$4,270

$339,900 + $88,800

$428,700

Tax history for 53 Mellen St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,607 (+5.0%)

$468,800 + $881,400

$1,350,200

2022

$16,767 (+2.6%)

$411,300 + $842,800

$1,254,100

2021

$16,341 (+5.9%)

$411,300 + $842,800

$1,254,100

2020

$15,431 (+5.0%)

$411,200 + $824,300

$1,235,500

2019

$14,701 (+4.3%)

$373,800 + $812,700

$1,186,500

2018

$14,096 (+9.9%)

$373,800 + $812,700

$1,186,500

2017

$12,830 (+3.6%)

$373,800 + $705,300

$1,079,100

2016

$12,387 (+20.3%)

$373,800 + $699,600

$1,073,400

2014

$10,301 (+6.2%)

$339,900 + $545,100

$885,000

2013

$9,701 (+3.2%)

$339,900 + $518,600

$858,500

2012

$9,401 (+49.7%)

$339,900 + $518,600

$858,500

2011

$6,279 (+39.1%)

$339,900 + $236,200

$576,100

2010

$4,514 (+5.7%)

$339,900 + $88,800

$428,700

2009

$4,270

$339,900 + $88,800

$428,700

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

3,884

Year built

2010

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140951

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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,337
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Frontage Length: 66
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,102
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Highland Avenue to Mellen Street
UnparsedAddress: 53 Mellen St, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,884
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140951

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

54% 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 • 02494

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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

$1.19M – $1.44M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Mellen St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$972,929
36 Mellen St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,409,929

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Mellen St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1193 Sq. Ft.	$819,950
32 Mellen St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1195 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,715

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Mellen St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$854,456
28 Mellen St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$1,654,444

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