Google street view image for 540 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492

Off Market Dec 1985 for $215K

$1,036,782

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,368/mo

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2 ba

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1,764

sq ft

540 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

540 Chestnut St is a 1,764 square foot house on a 0.37 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1985 for $215,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,036,782.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$588Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,036,782

$822K since sold in December 1985$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 25.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,430,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,953 sq ft
72 Oakcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,830,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,104 sq ft
88 Robinwood Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,207,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft
430 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,165,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,065 sq ft
50 Gayland 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

101.8%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,003 (+3.5%)

$460,100 + $230,300

$690,400

2022

$8,699 (+2.6%)

$426,800 + $223,800

$650,600

2021

$8,477 (+1.3%)

$426,800 + $223,800

$650,600

2020

$8,365 (+7.3%)

$426,800 + $242,900

$669,700

2019

$7,793 (+4.3%)

$388,900 + $240,100

$629,000

2018

$7,473 (+5.1%)

$388,900 + $240,100

$629,000

2017

$7,113 (+3.0%)

$388,900 + $209,300

$598,200

2016

$6,903 (+6.3%)

$388,900 + $209,300

$598,200

2014

$6,496 (+3.0%)

$354,500 + $203,600

$558,100

2013

$6,307 (+3.2%)

$354,500 + $203,600

$558,100

2012

$6,111 (+3.9%)

$354,500 + $203,600

$558,100

2011

$5,879 (+3.5%)

$354,500 + $184,900

$539,400

2010

$5,680 (+5.7%)

$354,500 + $184,900

$539,400

2009

$5,372

$354,500 + $184,900

$539,400

Tax history for 540 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,003 (+3.5%)

$460,100 + $230,300

$690,400

2022

$8,699 (+2.6%)

$426,800 + $223,800

$650,600

2021

$8,477 (+1.3%)

$426,800 + $223,800

$650,600

2020

$8,365 (+7.3%)

$426,800 + $242,900

$669,700

2019

$7,793 (+4.3%)

$388,900 + $240,100

$629,000

2018

$7,473 (+5.1%)

$388,900 + $240,100

$629,000

2017

$7,113 (+3.0%)

$388,900 + $209,300

$598,200

2016

$6,903 (+6.3%)

$388,900 + $209,300

$598,200

2014

$6,496 (+3.0%)

$354,500 + $203,600

$558,100

2013

$6,307 (+3.2%)

$354,500 + $203,600

$558,100

2012

$6,111 (+3.9%)

$354,500 + $203,600

$558,100

2011

$5,879 (+3.5%)

$354,500 + $184,900

$539,400

2010

$5,680 (+5.7%)

$354,500 + $184,900

$539,400

2009

$5,372

$354,500 + $184,900

$539,400

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,196
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Raised Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,764
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,960
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,117
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.37
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,764
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 139395

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

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Schools

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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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

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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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

$985,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 540 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2522 Sq. Ft.	—
564 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$921,089

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2245 Sq. Ft.	$1,129,029
558 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1581 Sq. Ft.	$1,024,092

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2286 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,674
521 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2085 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,355

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