Off Market Sep 2012 for $1.1M

$2,141,630

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,405/mo

•

3,779

sq ft

56 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Gracious 1920's Tudor, thoughtfully combining the warmth and character of the era with today's amenities. The 2004 superb addition & renovation includes a beautifully designed, well-equipped cook's kitchen & eating area. The adjoining family room has a gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling, and a grand fireplace graces the well proportioned LR with boxed beams. Master bath with wonderful tile work, first floor office & laundry room, 3rd fl. media room and LL au pair suite, games & exercise rooms.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Veronica Franklin • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Beth Regan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71373947

Redfin Estimate

$2,141,630

$984K since sold in September 2012$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.84M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,932 sq ft
55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,570,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,939 sq ft
29 Parker Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,725,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,600 sq ft
14 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,450,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,900 sq ft
19 Mayo Ave, 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 JUL 8, 2026
$2,295,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,343 sq ft
36 Upland Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$3,100,000
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$1,595,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,450 sq ft
200 West St #200, Needham Heights, MA 02494
$1,425,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,611 sq ft
45 Richdale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
$1,199,000
4 beds2 baths1,689 sq ft
308 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
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$999,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,376 sq ft
580 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
$1,495,000
4 beds3 baths2,802 sq ft
213 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
$1,799,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
4 Crescent Unit A, Needham Heights, MA 02494
$729,900
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Sale history for 56 Tower Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71373947

Sep 7, 2012

Sold

$1,157,500

$306/sq ft

Jul 30, 2012

Contingent

—

Jul 13, 2012

Price Changed

$1,199,000

$317/sq ft

May 14, 2012

Price Changed

$1,275,000

$337/sq ft

Apr 27, 2012

Listed

$1,399,000

$370/sq ft

MLS PIN #70328766

Jul 25, 2006

Sold

$1,451,000

$384/sq ft

May 17, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Feb 9, 2006

Listed

$1,500,000

$397/sq ft

1st OPEN HOUSE: SUN.APRIL 9,1-3. COMPLETELY RENOVATED AND EXPANDED IN 2004. Magnificent 14 room 1920's English Tudor in desirable Tower Hill area. Combines all modern conveniences while preserving old world charm. Beautiful formal living room with grand fireplace. Spectacular gourmet eat-in kitchen adjacent to elegant family room with gas fireplace & cathedral ceiling. Media/5th BR on 3rd floor. Rooms for family, play & exercise on lower level. Walking distance to Mitchell School, shops & train

Public Records

Jan 4, 2002

Sold

$766,000

$203/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 1, 1988

Sold

$778,500

$206/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1986

Sold

$570,000

$151/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,083 (+5.8%)

$552,600 + $987,500

$1,540,100

2022

$18,977 (+2.6%)

$484,800 + $934,600

$1,419,400

2021

$18,495 (+6.7%)

$484,800 + $934,600

$1,419,400

2020

$17,334 (+5.8%)

$484,800 + $903,000

$1,387,800

2019

$16,389 (+4.3%)

$440,800 + $882,000

$1,322,800

2018

$15,715 (+9.2%)

$440,800 + $882,000

$1,322,800

2017

$14,395 (+3.0%)

$440,800 + $769,900

$1,210,700

2016

$13,971 (+5.4%)

$440,800 + $769,900

$1,210,700

2014

$13,256 (+3.0%)

$400,800 + $738,000

$1,138,800

2013

$12,868 (+3.2%)

$400,800 + $738,000

$1,138,800

2012

$12,470 (+5.3%)

$400,800 + $738,000

$1,138,800

2011

$11,841 (+3.5%)

$400,800 + $685,500

$1,086,300

2010

$11,439 (+5.7%)

$400,800 + $685,500

$1,086,300

2009

$10,820

$400,800 + $685,500

$1,086,300

Tax history for 56 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,083 (+5.8%)

$552,600 + $987,500

$1,540,100

2022

$18,977 (+2.6%)

$484,800 + $934,600

$1,419,400

2021

$18,495 (+6.7%)

$484,800 + $934,600

$1,419,400

2020

$17,334 (+5.8%)

$484,800 + $903,000

$1,387,800

2019

$16,389 (+4.3%)

$440,800 + $882,000

$1,322,800

2018

$15,715 (+9.2%)

$440,800 + $882,000

$1,322,800

2017

$14,395 (+3.0%)

$440,800 + $769,900

$1,210,700

2016

$13,971 (+5.4%)

$440,800 + $769,900

$1,210,700

2014

$13,256 (+3.0%)

$400,800 + $738,000

$1,138,800

2013

$12,868 (+3.2%)

$400,800 + $738,000

$1,138,800

2012

$12,470 (+5.3%)

$400,800 + $738,000

$1,138,800

2011

$11,841 (+3.5%)

$400,800 + $685,500

$1,086,300

2010

$11,439 (+5.7%)

$400,800 + $685,500

$1,086,300

2009

$10,820

$400,800 + $685,500

$1,086,300

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

3,874

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

141086

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 16X10
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Office, Media Room, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,779
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Frontage Length: 88
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,469.86
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil, Propane
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lexington to Tower
UnparsedAddress: 56 Tower Ave, Needham MA 02494

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,874
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141086

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Hallway Mirror, Mb Ceiling Fan, Speakers/Flat Screen Tv In Fr, Green Curtains In Br & Fridge In Ll.
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 • 1.3mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

50% 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

$2.04M – $2.46M

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Home values near 56 Tower Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2386 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,066
61 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,385

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,542
29 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,266

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4893 Sq. Ft.	$2,512,283
35 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,505,900

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