Off market dec 2008 for $843K

$1,462,722

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,389/mo

•

1,929

sq ft

55 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

FIRST SHOWINGS ON SATURDAY. Absolutely charming 4BR/2.5 bath center entrance Colonial in one of Needham's most desirable neighborhoods. Fireplaced living room, built in china cabinet in dining room, hardwood throughout. Terrific master with walk-in closet and master bath. Playroom and office in finished basement. Corner lot; great level yard. Inviting stone patio. Two car garage. A wonderful, classic home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$758Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn Petrini • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

Bought with Maryruth Perras • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

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•Source:MLS PIN #70818687

Redfin Estimate

$1,462,722

$620K since sold in December 2008$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,665,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,756 sq ft
24 Holland St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,932 sq ft
55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,350,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
150 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,322,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,174 sq ft
510 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,570,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,939 sq ft
29 Parker Rd, Needham, MA 02494

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

13 days MoM

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8 MoM

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EARLY ACCESS
$2,995,000
5 beds8 baths6,617 sq ft
208 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$549,000
2 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #130, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$2,689,999
6 beds6 baths5,623 sq ft
168 Richdale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 9:30AM TO 11AM
$1,799,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
4 Crescent Rd #1, Needham Heights, MA 02494
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Sale history for 55 Lexington Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 2, 2008

Sold

$843,000

$437/sq ft

MLS PIN #70818687

Dec 2, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Dec 2, 2008

Sold

$843,000

$437/sq ft

Sep 30, 2008

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2008

Listed

$845,000

$438/sq ft

MLS PIN #30428690

Sep 8, 2000

Sold

$639,000

$331/sq ft

Jul 15, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2000

Listed

$639,000

$331/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1989

Sold

$350,000

$181/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,663 (+3.7%)

$581,400 + $313,000

$894,400

2022

$11,243 (+2.6%)

$538,400 + $302,500

$840,900

2021

$10,957 (+3.7%)

$538,400 + $302,500

$840,900

2020

$10,568 (+7.8%)

$538,300 + $307,800

$846,100

2019

$9,802 (+4.3%)

$489,400 + $301,700

$791,100

2018

$9,398 (+4.2%)

$489,400 + $301,700

$791,100

2017

$9,021 (+3.0%)

$489,400 + $269,300

$758,700

2016

$8,755 (+9.2%)

$489,400 + $269,300

$758,700

2014

$8,019 (+8.8%)

$425,600 + $263,300

$688,900

2013

$7,371 (+3.2%)

$425,600 + $226,700

$652,300

2012

$7,143 (+3.1%)

$425,600 + $226,700

$652,300

2011

$6,925 (+3.5%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2010

$6,690 (+5.7%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2009

$6,327

$425,600 + $209,600

$635,200

Tax history for 55 Lexington Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,663 (+3.7%)

$581,400 + $313,000

$894,400

2022

$11,243 (+2.6%)

$538,400 + $302,500

$840,900

2021

$10,957 (+3.7%)

$538,400 + $302,500

$840,900

2020

$10,568 (+7.8%)

$538,300 + $307,800

$846,100

2019

$9,802 (+4.3%)

$489,400 + $301,700

$791,100

2018

$9,398 (+4.2%)

$489,400 + $301,700

$791,100

2017

$9,021 (+3.0%)

$489,400 + $269,300

$758,700

2016

$8,755 (+9.2%)

$489,400 + $269,300

$758,700

2014

$8,019 (+8.8%)

$425,600 + $263,300

$688,900

2013

$7,371 (+3.2%)

$425,600 + $226,700

$652,300

2012

$7,143 (+3.1%)

$425,600 + $226,700

$652,300

2011

$6,925 (+3.5%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2010

$6,690 (+5.7%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2009

$6,327

$425,600 + $209,600

$635,200

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

1,911

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

140831

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Oct 24, 2023 • Final

Building permit - residential (single, 2-family or townhouses) projects

Roofing

Sep 29, 2020 • Final

Gas fitting permit - residential & commercial projects

Gas

Plumbing

Water heater

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

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 Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,929
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: taupe

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,030
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Webster to Lexington. At corner of Manning.
UnparsedAddress: 55 Lexington Ave, 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: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,911
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140831

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Fixture.
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 • 1.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

5/10 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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Needham, MA • 02494

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.68M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,129
78 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2232 Sq. Ft.	$1,554,219

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,112,209
72 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,213

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1676 Sq. Ft.	$999,639
64 Lexington Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,079

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