OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2013 for $460K

$916,889

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,654/mo

•

1,204

sq ft

554 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Great opportunity to own a single family in move in condition on large lot in Needham. Property features three bedrooms, full bath, living room, dining room and kitchen. Unfinished, walkout basement with high ceilings offers great potential for additional 1,000 +/- square feet of living space. In ideal commuter location near Needham Heights train station as well easy access to both RT 9 and 128. Great value for a well cared for home with tremendous upside.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$762Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ryan McDonnell • Hawthorn Properties

Bought with Gail Nannini • Louise Condon Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71541251

Redfin Estimate

$916,889

$457K since sold in August 2013$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 28.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,350,000
C
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D
3 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,625,000
E
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F
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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 11:30AM
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4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
4 Crescent Rd #1, Needham Heights, MA 02494
$2,599,000
5 beds5 baths5,300 sq ft
18 Avon Cir, Needham, MA 02494
$2,549,000
6 beds5.5 baths6,061 sq ft
8 Noanett Rd, Needham, MA 02494
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$1,699,000
5 beds4 baths3,921 sq ft
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Sale history for 554 Central Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71541251

Aug 2, 2013

Sold

$460,000

$382/sq ft

Jun 17, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 13, 2013

Listed

$439,000

$365/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1999

Sold

$249,400

$207/sq ft

MLS PIN #30311501

Jun 30, 1999

Sold

$255,000

$212/sq ft

Jun 9, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 17, 1999

Listed

$255,000

$212/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,153 (+6.5%)

$410,700 + $214,500

$625,200

2022

$7,657 (+2.6%)

$366,900 + $205,800

$572,700

2021

$7,462 (+3.2%)

$366,900 + $205,800

$572,700

2020

$7,233 (+7.5%)

$366,900 + $212,200

$579,100

2019

$6,731 (+4.3%)

$333,800 + $209,500

$543,300

2018

$6,454 (+9.9%)

$333,800 + $209,500

$543,300

2017

$5,875 (+2.7%)

$333,800 + $160,300

$494,100

2016

$5,722 (+4.5%)

$333,800 + $162,000

$495,800

2014

$5,474 (+3.0%)

$327,300 + $143,000

$470,300

2013

$5,314 (+3.2%)

$327,300 + $143,000

$470,300

2012

$5,150 (+3.4%)

$327,300 + $143,000

$470,300

2011

$4,983 (+3.5%)

$327,300 + $129,900

$457,200

2010

$4,814 (+5.7%)

$327,300 + $129,900

$457,200

2009

$4,554

$327,300 + $129,900

$457,200

Tax history for 554 Central Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,153 (+6.5%)

$410,700 + $214,500

$625,200

2022

$7,657 (+2.6%)

$366,900 + $205,800

$572,700

2021

$7,462 (+3.2%)

$366,900 + $205,800

$572,700

2020

$7,233 (+7.5%)

$366,900 + $212,200

$579,100

2019

$6,731 (+4.3%)

$333,800 + $209,500

$543,300

2018

$6,454 (+9.9%)

$333,800 + $209,500

$543,300

2017

$5,875 (+2.7%)

$333,800 + $160,300

$494,100

2016

$5,722 (+4.5%)

$333,800 + $162,000

$495,800

2014

$5,474 (+3.0%)

$327,300 + $143,000

$470,300

2013

$5,314 (+3.2%)

$327,300 + $143,000

$470,300

2012

$5,150 (+3.4%)

$327,300 + $143,000

$470,300

2011

$4,983 (+3.5%)

$327,300 + $129,900

$457,200

2010

$4,814 (+5.7%)

$327,300 + $129,900

$457,200

2009

$4,554

$327,300 + $129,900

$457,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,204

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

142685

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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,204
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,314
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: between Cynthia & Booth
UnparsedAddress: 554 Central Ave, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142685

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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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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

$872,000 – $1.06M

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Home values near 554 Central Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
527 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,077,094
512 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5659 Sq. Ft.	$2,614,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$899,600
546 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$844,035

Address	Redfin Estimate
516 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,597
574 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2876 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,235

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