OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2015 for $870K

$1,480,212

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,667/mo

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2,499

sq ft

56 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Classic colonial in the coveted area of Birds Hill. Spacious and versatile floor plan with two separate offices. One has a gorgeous built-in maple workspace and a balcony to enjoy the view. Dining room with built-in hutch opens to the generous fireplaced living room. The adjoining open kitchen and family room are ideal, and lead to a new private deck. The backyard oasis contains yard space, an incredible garden and a potting shed. 3 large bedrooms and a charming nursery on the second floor. Other features include a walk-up attic, brand new walkway and granite front steps...still time to choose your railings! Top schools and an extraordinarily superb location...just over a mile to Needham center, seconds to rt. 128, and a short walk to Broadmeadow school, Needham Golf Club, the park and the commuter rail!! First showings at open house, Sunday, 5/17, 1-3pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Walsh Team and Partners • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Lois Chisholm Marks • Louise Condon Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71838223

Redfin Estimate

$1,480,212

$610K since sold in July 2015$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,415,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
86 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$1,665,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,756 sq ft
24 Holland St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,000,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,788 sq ft
27 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 2PM
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 2:30PM TO 4PM
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PM
$2,039,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
829 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$529,000
2 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
1212 Greendale Ave #333, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 56 Ridgeway Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,383 (+4.3%)

$581,300 + $368,300

$949,600

2022

$11,869 (+2.9%)

$538,300 + $349,400

$887,700

2021

$11,530 (+0.6%)

$538,300 + $346,600

$884,900

2020

$11,458 (+7.0%)

$538,300 + $379,100

$917,400

2019

$10,704 (+4.3%)

$489,400 + $374,500

$863,900

2018

$10,263 (+5.7%)

$489,400 + $374,500

$863,900

2017

$9,713 (+18.9%)

$489,400 + $327,500

$816,900

2016

$8,167 (+10.4%)

$489,400 + $218,300

$707,700

2014

$7,395 (+3.0%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2013

$7,179 (+3.2%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2012

$6,957 (+2.6%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2011

$6,778 (+3.5%)

$425,600 + $196,200

$621,800

2010

$6,548 (+5.7%)

$425,600 + $196,200

$621,800

2009

$6,193

$425,600 + $196,200

$621,800

Tax history for 56 Ridgeway Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,383 (+4.3%)

$581,300 + $368,300

$949,600

2022

$11,869 (+2.9%)

$538,300 + $349,400

$887,700

2021

$11,530 (+0.6%)

$538,300 + $346,600

$884,900

2020

$11,458 (+7.0%)

$538,300 + $379,100

$917,400

2019

$10,704 (+4.3%)

$489,400 + $374,500

$863,900

2018

$10,263 (+5.7%)

$489,400 + $374,500

$863,900

2017

$9,713 (+18.9%)

$489,400 + $327,500

$816,900

2016

$8,167 (+10.4%)

$489,400 + $218,300

$707,700

2014

$7,395 (+3.0%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2013

$7,179 (+3.2%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2012

$6,957 (+2.6%)

$425,600 + $209,700

$635,300

2011

$6,778 (+3.5%)

$425,600 + $196,200

$621,800

2010

$6,548 (+5.7%)

$425,600 + $196,200

$621,800

2009

$6,193

$425,600 + $196,200

$621,800

*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.

2,264

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137318

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,499
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Balcony, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,127.15
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Broadmeadow to Newbury Park which turns into Ridgeway
UnparsedAddress: 56 Ridgeway Avenue, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,264
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137318

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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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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

$1.41M – $1.70M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5682 Sq. Ft.	$3,131,840
75 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3304 Sq. Ft.	$1,954,693
17 Ridgeway Ter, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,964
20 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5548 Sq. Ft.	$3,066,363
36 Newbury Park, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2185 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,709
47 Newbury Park, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2728 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,055
21 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,348

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2719 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,341
50 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,557
38 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2021 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,061
76 Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2589 Sq. Ft.	$1,415,616
30 Newbury Park, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2610 Sq. Ft.	$1,548,753
77 Hillcrest Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3808 Sq. Ft.	$2,146,135
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