OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2023 for $1M

$1,295,019

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,952/mo

•

1,872

sq ft

56 Howland St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

This is a terrific, historical home with a fabulous garden, solar and heat pump energy savings, and in a great location. Walk to town, schools, and trains. Near to highways and public transportation. Solar panels and the heat pump makes this house very energy efficient. EV hook up comes with the house Built in 1869, this house was moved from downtown to its current neighborhood location. Climb the steps to the front porch, then through the red door to a large living room that features high ceilings, a wall lined with bookshelves and a wood stove. The updated kitchen has soapstone counters, new stainless appliances and open floor plan with the dining room and sun room. Hardwood floors throughout. Soaring ceilings on the first floor, generously sized bedrooms upstairs with newly refurbished bath rooms. A large walk-in closet/office is off the main bedroom. The back opens onto a wood deck with a grape trellis over looking the natural, flowing gardens which are full of fruit bearing plant.

Single-familyProperty Type

1869Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Betsy Millane • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Greer Tan Swiston • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

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•Source:MLS PIN #73149530

Redfin Estimate

$1,295,019

$245K since sold in October 2023$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 13.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,375,383
A
4 beds2 baths2,168 sq ft
383 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$1,375,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,193 sq ft
44 Norfolk St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$835,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft
971 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,525,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,314 sq ft
711 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,450,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,900 sq ft
19 Mayo Ave, 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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3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
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3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
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Sale history for 56 Howland St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,338 (+3.1%)

$499,000 + $217,100

$716,100

2022

$9,060 (+2.6%)

$462,500 + $215,100

$677,600

2021

$8,829 (+3.9%)

$462,500 + $215,100

$677,600

2020

$8,494 (+7.5%)

$462,500 + $217,600

$680,100

2019

$7,900 (+4.3%)

$420,900 + $216,700

$637,600

2018

$7,575 (+13.6%)

$420,900 + $216,700

$637,600

2017

$6,670 (+2.7%)

$420,900 + $140,100

$561,000

2016

$6,496 (+11.0%)

$420,900 + $142,000

$562,900

2014

$5,854 (+3.0%)

$366,700 + $136,200

$502,900

2013

$5,683 (+3.2%)

$366,700 + $136,200

$502,900

2012

$5,507 (+3.1%)

$366,700 + $136,200

$502,900

2011

$5,340 (+3.5%)

$366,700 + $123,200

$489,900

2010

$5,159 (+5.7%)

$366,700 + $123,200

$489,900

2009

$4,879

$366,700 + $123,200

$489,900

Tax history for 56 Howland St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,338 (+3.1%)

$499,000 + $217,100

$716,100

2022

$9,060 (+2.6%)

$462,500 + $215,100

$677,600

2021

$8,829 (+3.9%)

$462,500 + $215,100

$677,600

2020

$8,494 (+7.5%)

$462,500 + $217,600

$680,100

2019

$7,900 (+4.3%)

$420,900 + $216,700

$637,600

2018

$7,575 (+13.6%)

$420,900 + $216,700

$637,600

2017

$6,670 (+2.7%)

$420,900 + $140,100

$561,000

2016

$6,496 (+11.0%)

$420,900 + $142,000

$562,900

2014

$5,854 (+3.0%)

$366,700 + $136,200

$502,900

2013

$5,683 (+3.2%)

$366,700 + $136,200

$502,900

2012

$5,507 (+3.1%)

$366,700 + $136,200

$502,900

2011

$5,340 (+3.5%)

$366,700 + $123,200

$489,900

2010

$5,159 (+5.7%)

$366,700 + $123,200

$489,900

2009

$4,879

$366,700 + $123,200

$489,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

1,872

Year built

1869

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

139327

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

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

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

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

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,872
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Sage Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,338
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Wood, Geothermal, Active Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Wood Stove
Cooling: Heat Pump, Active Solar, Geothermal

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dedham Ave to Pleasant Street to the end. Left on Howland.
UnparsedAddress: 56 Howland 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, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,872
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1869
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 139327

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sheer Curtains In The Dining Room.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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 • 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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Estimated sale price

$1.23M – $1.49M

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Home values near 56 Howland St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Howland St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1952 Sq. Ft.	$884,504
36 Howland St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1526 Sq. Ft.	$876,621

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Howland St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1484 Sq. Ft.	$962,077
60 Howland St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3056 Sq. Ft.	$1,590,704

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Howland St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3109 Sq. Ft.	$1,890,588
68 Howland St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$992,767

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