OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2016 for $680K

$1,173,561

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,479/mo

•

1,740

sq ft

61 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

1935 Brick Hip-Roof Colonial in desirable Mitchell Area, Quintessential walk to school location, walk to train and walk to town. This home has great bones, large front to back living room with over-sized fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and inviting screened porch. Second floor has large front to back master bedroom with two closets, oversized family bathroom and two additional well-appointed bedrooms. Basement is partial finished with great playroom, and has additional storage and laundry area with one car garage. Open House Saturday 12-2pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

9,807 sq ftLot Size

$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynda Hughes • Hawthorn Properties

Bought with Marjory Gundersheim • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72030507

Redfin Estimate

$1,173,561

$494K since sold in September 2016$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.27M) 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 AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$1,330,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,164 sq ft
14 Lasalle Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,185,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,778 sq ft
27 Concord St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 20, 2026
$1,675,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,490 sq ft
1058 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$144K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,799,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
4 Crescent Rd #1, Needham Heights, MA 02494
OPEN FRI, 5PM TO 6:30PM
$1,800,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,029 sq ft
520 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN FRI, 5:30PM TO 6:30PM
$899,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
45 West St #45, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,350,000
4 beds1.5 baths2,090 sq ft
25 Tower Ave, Needham, MA 02494
$469,000
2 beds1 bath740 sq ft
210 Hillside Ave #32, Needham, MA 02494
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$525,000
2 beds2 baths936 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #214, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 61 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,549 (+7.7%)

$550,400 + $258,600

$809,000

2022

$9,795 (+2.6%)

$482,800 + $249,800

$732,600

2021

$9,546

$482,800 + $249,800

$732,600

2020

$9,544 (+14.0%)

$482,700 + $281,400

$764,100

2019

$8,371 (+4.3%)

$438,800 + $236,800

$675,600

2018

$8,026 (+4.5%)

$438,800 + $236,800

$675,600

2017

$7,682 (+3.0%)

$438,800 + $207,300

$646,100

2016

$7,456 (+7.3%)

$438,800 + $207,300

$646,100

2014

$6,948 (+3.0%)

$398,900 + $198,000

$596,900

2013

$6,745 (+3.2%)

$398,900 + $198,000

$596,900

2012

$6,536 (+3.5%)

$398,900 + $198,000

$596,900

2011

$6,312 (+3.5%)

$398,900 + $180,200

$579,100

2010

$6,098 (+5.7%)

$398,900 + $180,200

$579,100

2009

$5,768

$398,900 + $180,200

$579,100

Tax history for 61 Tower Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,549 (+7.7%)

$550,400 + $258,600

$809,000

2022

$9,795 (+2.6%)

$482,800 + $249,800

$732,600

2021

$9,546

$482,800 + $249,800

$732,600

2020

$9,544 (+14.0%)

$482,700 + $281,400

$764,100

2019

$8,371 (+4.3%)

$438,800 + $236,800

$675,600

2018

$8,026 (+4.5%)

$438,800 + $236,800

$675,600

2017

$7,682 (+3.0%)

$438,800 + $207,300

$646,100

2016

$7,456 (+7.3%)

$438,800 + $207,300

$646,100

2014

$6,948 (+3.0%)

$398,900 + $198,000

$596,900

2013

$6,745 (+3.2%)

$398,900 + $198,000

$596,900

2012

$6,536 (+3.5%)

$398,900 + $198,000

$596,900

2011

$6,312 (+3.5%)

$398,900 + $180,200

$579,100

2010

$6,098 (+5.7%)

$398,900 + $180,200

$579,100

2009

$5,768

$398,900 + $180,200

$579,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,807

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

1,740

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

141071

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,740
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,456
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Google Maps
UnparsedAddress: 61 Tower Ave, Needham MA 02494

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,740
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,807 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141071
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 8, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture
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 • 1.2mi

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

$1.12M – $1.35M

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Home values near 61 Tower Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Tower Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3872 Sq. Ft.	$1,653,722
68 Tower Avenue, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4893 Sq. Ft.	$2,442,167

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Tower Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2386 Sq. Ft.	$1,368,451
35 Tower Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,508,930

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Tower Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$1,730,101
46 Tower Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2329 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,198

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