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Off Market May 2017 for $989K

$1,695,014

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,528/mo

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2,665

sq ft

55 Gay St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Beautiful Needham home ... Well maintained with many updates, this garrison colonial on a side street with easy access to downtown and the Newman Elementary School. This home features a unique 1st floor suite of bedroom, bathroom and living room with separate entrance. Updates include renovated kitchen (2010) and baths (2015) Large living room with built ins and working fireplace is open to the dining room. A built in counter in the kitchen is the perfect place for breakfast and/or homework. There are 4 bedrooms on the second floor including a large front to back master bedroom suite with walk in closet and additional storage. Gleaming Hardwood floors.Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone- large fenced in yard, fully finished game room in basement. 3 year old roof with solar panels on back side of house, new hot water heater, spacious 2 car garage with direct entry and brand new doors. Storage shed

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$636Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Daryl Cohan • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Gizela Grossman • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72117857

Redfin Estimate

$1,695,014

$706K since sold in May 2017$41K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$2,015,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,988 sq ft
180 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, 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 AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,520,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,112 sq ft
36 Eliot Rd, Needham, MA 02494

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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
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Sale history for 55 Gay St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72117857

May 24, 2017

Sold

$989,000

$371/sq ft

Mar 18, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 13, 2017

Price Changed

$999,000

$375/sq ft

Mar 6, 2017

Relisted

—

Feb 19, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Feb 19, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 10, 2017

Listed

$1,079,000

$405/sq ft

MLS PIN #50366887

Aug 29, 1997

Sold

$397,750

$149/sq ft

May 18, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 7, 1997

Listed

$429,000

$161/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,166 (+4.0%)

$509,700 + $500,000

$1,009,700

2022

$12,664 (+2.6%)

$468,100 + $479,100

$947,200

2021

$12,342 (+1.6%)

$468,100 + $479,100

$947,200

2020

$12,150 (+6.5%)

$468,100 + $504,700

$972,800

2019

$11,409 (+10.2%)

$426,000 + $494,800

$920,800

2018

$10,355 (+14.8%)

$426,000 + $445,600

$871,600

2017

$9,023 (+3.4%)

$426,000 + $332,900

$758,900

2016

$8,729 (+8.6%)

$426,000 + $330,400

$756,400

2014

$8,041 (+3.0%)

$371,100 + $319,700

$690,800

2013

$7,806 (+3.2%)

$371,100 + $319,700

$690,800

2012

$7,564 (+3.8%)

$371,100 + $319,700

$690,800

2011

$7,288 (+3.5%)

$371,100 + $297,500

$668,600

2010

$7,040 (+5.7%)

$371,100 + $297,500

$668,600

2009

$6,659

$371,100 + $297,500

$668,600

Tax history for 55 Gay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,166 (+4.0%)

$509,700 + $500,000

$1,009,700

2022

$12,664 (+2.6%)

$468,100 + $479,100

$947,200

2021

$12,342 (+1.6%)

$468,100 + $479,100

$947,200

2020

$12,150 (+6.5%)

$468,100 + $504,700

$972,800

2019

$11,409 (+10.2%)

$426,000 + $494,800

$920,800

2018

$10,355 (+14.8%)

$426,000 + $445,600

$871,600

2017

$9,023 (+3.4%)

$426,000 + $332,900

$758,900

2016

$8,729 (+8.6%)

$426,000 + $330,400

$756,400

2014

$8,041 (+3.0%)

$371,100 + $319,700

$690,800

2013

$7,806 (+3.2%)

$371,100 + $319,700

$690,800

2012

$7,564 (+3.8%)

$371,100 + $319,700

$690,800

2011

$7,288 (+3.5%)

$371,100 + $297,500

$668,600

2010

$7,040 (+5.7%)

$371,100 + $297,500

$668,600

2009

$6,659

$371,100 + $297,500

$668,600

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,665

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

145247

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, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 275
Length: 25
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office-Separate Entry, Game Room, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,665
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,540
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Central Ave
UnparsedAddress: 55 Gay St, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,665
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 145247

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Newman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 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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$1.61M – $1.95M

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Home values near 55 Gay St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Gay St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2828 Sq. Ft.	$1,554,931
65 Gay St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3299 Sq. Ft.	$1,779,256

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Gay St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3787 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,761
75 Gay St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,596,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Gay St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2358 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,831
89 Gay St, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5922 Sq. Ft.	$2,816,153

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