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Off market jul 1996 for $331K

$2,247,780

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,127/mo

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1,344

sq ft

61 Forest St, Needham, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$1,672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Dewolfe-Needham

Bought with • Rutledge Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #50329488

Redfin Estimate

$2,247,780

$1.9M since sold in July 1996$95K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,700,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths4,532 sq ft
341 West St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,230,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,512 sq ft
279 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,938,888
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,216 sq ft
186 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$3,305,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,738 sq ft
117 Forest St, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,044 sq ft
876 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, 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
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$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 61 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,712 (+2.9%)

$625,300 + $1,039,700

$1,665,000

2022

$21,097 (+2.6%)

$580,300 + $997,600

$1,577,900

2021

$20,560 (+8.3%)

$580,300 + $997,600

$1,577,900

2020

$18,987 (+5.1%)

$580,300 + $939,900

$1,520,200

2019

$18,063 (+4.3%)

$529,200 + $928,700

$1,457,900

2018

$17,320 (+9.2%)

$529,200 + $928,700

$1,457,900

2017

$15,867 (+2.4%)

$529,200 + $805,300

$1,334,500

2016

$15,497 (+5.4%)

$529,200 + $813,700

$1,342,900

2014

$14,697 (+3.0%)

$482,700 + $779,900

$1,262,600

2013

$14,267 (+3.2%)

$482,700 + $779,900

$1,262,600

2012

$13,825 (+6.9%)

$482,700 + $779,900

$1,262,600

2011

$12,934 (+3.5%)

$482,700 + $703,900

$1,186,600

2010

$12,495 (+0.4%)

$482,700 + $703,900

$1,186,600

2009

$12,451

$546,200 + $703,900

$1,250,100

Tax history for 61 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,712 (+2.9%)

$625,300 + $1,039,700

$1,665,000

2022

$21,097 (+2.6%)

$580,300 + $997,600

$1,577,900

2021

$20,560 (+8.3%)

$580,300 + $997,600

$1,577,900

2020

$18,987 (+5.1%)

$580,300 + $939,900

$1,520,200

2019

$18,063 (+4.3%)

$529,200 + $928,700

$1,457,900

2018

$17,320 (+9.2%)

$529,200 + $928,700

$1,457,900

2017

$15,867 (+2.4%)

$529,200 + $805,300

$1,334,500

2016

$15,497 (+5.4%)

$529,200 + $813,700

$1,342,900

2014

$14,697 (+3.0%)

$482,700 + $779,900

$1,262,600

2013

$14,267 (+3.2%)

$482,700 + $779,900

$1,262,600

2012

$13,825 (+6.9%)

$482,700 + $779,900

$1,262,600

2011

$12,934 (+3.5%)

$482,700 + $703,900

$1,186,600

2010

$12,495 (+0.4%)

$482,700 + $703,900

$1,186,600

2009

$12,451

$546,200 + $703,900

$1,250,100

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

3,321

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143513

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,344
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,092

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: CLARKE
UnparsedAddress: 61 Forest Street, Needham MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,321
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143513

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Fountain Bathroom Cabinet
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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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

$2.14M – $2.59M

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Deeded parking • $859 HOA • Parking

Home values near 61 Forest St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2244 Sq. Ft.	$1,290,864
75 Forest Street, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6100 Sq. Ft.	$3,180,379
117 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4853 Sq. Ft.	$2,060,651
53 Clarke Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,706
38 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5229 Sq. Ft.	$2,668,164
90 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3764 Sq. Ft.	$1,936,684
5 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,437,252

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4904 Sq. Ft.	$2,235,665
101 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1626 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,540
106 Forest Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	—
20 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4168 Sq. Ft.	$2,427,183
31 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4200 Sq. Ft.	$2,493,543
96 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6312 Sq. Ft.	$2,942,155
35 Clarke Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2439 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,814

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2992 Sq. Ft.	$1,639,244
109 Forest Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$1,105,639
59 Clarke Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2491 Sq. Ft.	$1,701,705
22 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2374 Sq. Ft.	$1,394,288
89 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,551,264
104 Glendale Road, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5274 Sq. Ft.	$2,644,073
21 Clarke Road, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5385 Sq. Ft.	$2,517,149

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