Google street view image for 578 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

Off market aug 1998 for $180K

$846,754

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,170/mo

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1 ba

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1,224

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578 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

578 Hunnewell St is a 1,224 square foot house on a 8,276 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 07, 1998 for $180,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $846,754.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$846,754

$667K since sold in August 1998$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 24.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,120,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,729 sq ft
490 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
150 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$900,000
F
3 beds1 bath806 sq ft
3 Crescent 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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Sale history for 578 Hunnewell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,846 (+9.1%)

$539,900 + $138,500

$678,400

2022

$8,110 (+2.6%)

$473,500 + $133,100

$606,600

2021

$7,904 (+4.6%)

$473,500 + $133,100

$606,600

2020

$7,554 (+8.8%)

$474,000 + $130,800

$604,800

2019

$6,942 (+4.3%)

$430,900 + $129,400

$560,300

2018

$6,656 (+2.8%)

$430,900 + $129,400

$560,300

2017

$6,476 (+2.8%)

$430,900 + $113,800

$544,700

2016

$6,302 (+8.2%)

$430,900 + $115,200

$546,100

2014

$5,826 (+3.0%)

$391,800 + $108,700

$500,500

2013

$5,656 (+3.2%)

$391,800 + $108,700

$500,500

2012

$5,480 (+3.0%)

$391,800 + $108,700

$500,500

2011

$5,319 (+3.5%)

$391,800 + $96,200

$488,000

2010

$5,139 (+5.7%)

$391,800 + $96,200

$488,000

2009

$4,860

$391,800 + $96,200

$488,000

Tax history for 578 Hunnewell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,846 (+9.1%)

$539,900 + $138,500

$678,400

2022

$8,110 (+2.6%)

$473,500 + $133,100

$606,600

2021

$7,904 (+4.6%)

$473,500 + $133,100

$606,600

2020

$7,554 (+8.8%)

$474,000 + $130,800

$604,800

2019

$6,942 (+4.3%)

$430,900 + $129,400

$560,300

2018

$6,656 (+2.8%)

$430,900 + $129,400

$560,300

2017

$6,476 (+2.8%)

$430,900 + $113,800

$544,700

2016

$6,302 (+8.2%)

$430,900 + $115,200

$546,100

2014

$5,826 (+3.0%)

$391,800 + $108,700

$500,500

2013

$5,656 (+3.2%)

$391,800 + $108,700

$500,500

2012

$5,480 (+3.0%)

$391,800 + $108,700

$500,500

2011

$5,319 (+3.5%)

$391,800 + $96,200

$488,000

2010

$5,139 (+5.7%)

$391,800 + $96,200

$488,000

2009

$4,860

$391,800 + $96,200

$488,000

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

Permits

Mar 21, 2024 • Active

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

Remodel

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 816
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEEDHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,224
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,040
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.19
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141414

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

53% 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 • 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

$805,000 – $974,000

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Home values near 578 Hunnewell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
601 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1887 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,133
566 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2405 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,765
34 West St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2313 Sq. Ft.	$1,133,096
403 Webster St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1630 Sq. Ft.	$1,056,467
13 West St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,056,167
12 Alfreton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2763 Sq. Ft.	$1,781,865
22 Alfreton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,430,693

Address	Redfin Estimate
584 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,852
569 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1337 Sq. Ft.	$867,093
30 West St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$995,379
409 Webster St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,795
19 West St, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2479 Sq. Ft.	—
32 Mark Lee Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,033,202
23 West St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$733,198

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565 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1549 Sq. Ft.	—
26 West St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2188 Sq. Ft.	—
7 West St, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1557 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,278
16 Alfreton Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1756 Sq. Ft.	$949,321
26 Alfreton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3418 Sq. Ft.	$2,075,542
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