SOLD MAY 27, 2026

Sold on May 2026

$1,600,000

•

2,932

sq ft

55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494

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Charming and stylish New England Cape in the sought after Mitchell School neighborhood! Sitting on a corner lot in one of Needham’s most desired locations, this home is perfectly laid out for easy family living. Center entrance with a gracious formal living room with bay window, stunning tiled fireplace and mantle, custom built-ins and window treatments, eat-in kitchen with double bay windows, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and adjacent formal dining room. A generous family room with custom built-ins and access to rear fenced in yard flanked by a powder room complete the living level. Upstairs an enviable primary suite sits at the end of the hallway with double closets, bay window and accompanying primary bath. Three additional spacious bedrooms, a full bath with tub/shower and sink with vanity. Lower level perfect for play room & media/rec room and additional storage. Hardwoods throughout. C/A. All this and minutes to Needham Heights MBTA, Trader Joes and highway access

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

10,585 sq ftLot Size

$546Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kyle Kaagan Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Rob and Meaghan • Hawthorn Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #73489080

Redfin Estimate

$1,822,684

$223K since sold in May 2026$74K since July

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This home's estimate is 9.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,570,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,939 sq ft
29 Parker Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$1,765,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,150 sq ft
17 Lindbergh Ave, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,150,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,506 sq ft
11 Fairlawn St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,322,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
510 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,758,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,868 sq ft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492

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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

$3,249,000
6 beds6 baths7,420 sq ft
88 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
$2,400,000
5 beds4 baths4,291 sq ft
94 Cynthia Rd, Needham, MA 02494
$1,795,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,013 sq ft
20 Crescent Rd #20, Needham, MA 02494
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Est. $5,485 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 55 Burnside Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73489080

May 27, 2026

Sold

$1,600,000

$546/sq ft

Mar 24, 2026

Contingent

—

Mar 19, 2026

Listed

$1,600,000

$546/sq ft

MLS PIN #71444958

Dec 23, 2012

Sold

$825,000

$281/sq ft

Oct 16, 2012

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2012

Listed

$850,000

$290/sq ft

A beautiful, bright and airy Cape/Colonial with charming detail in a fabulous neighborhood! Renovated and updated on a professionally landscaped corner lot. The oversized, eat-in kitchen has maple cabinets and granite counter-tops. The family room, living room and dining room have custom built-ins, window seats and dentil moldings. Built-in sound system w/ components in three rooms. Central Air, new gas boiler and paved/cobblestone driveway. Close to town, commuter train & Mitchell School.

Public Records

Jun 15, 2006

Sold

$780,000

$266/sq ft

MLS PIN #70336133

Jun 16, 2006

Sold

$800,000

$273/sq ft

Mar 15, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Feb 24, 2006

Listed

$825,000

$281/sq ft

House Beautiful! Interior redone in 2001. Spacious eat in maple kitchen with granite counters, fireplaced livingroom w/built in bookcases. Beautiful moldings and hardwood floors throughout. Bright and airy first floor familyroom. Systems replaced in 2001 include electric, plumbing,heating, central air, kitchen, baths,windows and roof! Built in stereo speakers in 3 rooms. Cornter lot. Walk to town, commuter train and Mitchell School.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,987 (+3.8%)

$581,700 + $414,200

$995,900

2022

$12,508 (+2.6%)

$538,700 + $396,800

$935,500

2021

$12,190 (+2.6%)

$538,700 + $396,800

$935,500

2020

$11,885 (+7.4%)

$538,700 + $412,900

$951,600

2019

$11,067 (+4.3%)

$489,800 + $403,400

$893,200

2018

$10,611 (+5.7%)

$489,800 + $403,400

$893,200

2017

$10,042 (+3.0%)

$489,800 + $354,800

$844,600

2016

$9,747 (+8.5%)

$489,800 + $354,800

$844,600

2014

$8,980 (+3.7%)

$426,000 + $345,500

$771,500

2013

$8,657 (+3.2%)

$426,000 + $340,100

$766,100

2012

$8,389 (+5.9%)

$426,000 + $340,100

$766,100

2011

$7,924 (+3.5%)

$426,000 + $301,000

$727,000

2010

$7,655 (+6.1%)

$426,000 + $301,000

$727,000

2009

$7,214

$426,000 + $298,300

$724,300

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2001

Sq. Ft.

2,240

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140989

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
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,932
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2240
Below Grade Finished Area: 692
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,735.21
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Burnside & Concord
UnparsedAddress: 55 Burnside Rd, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,240
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140989

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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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

53% 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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May

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Jul

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Dec

Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$1.73M – $2.10M

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Home values near 55 Burnside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2244 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,036
40 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2514 Sq. Ft.	$1,721,817

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,993
34 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1916 Sq. Ft.	$1,615,762

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$1,735,361
101 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6050 Sq. Ft.	$3,101,933

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