Welcome to Needham in this walk-to-town, Ladder Street location. The first floor of this charming, Dutch Colonial has a front to back, fireplaced living room with great natural light, an eat in kitchen with a half bath and a dining room with wainscot paneling. Covered rear entry can easily be converted to a mudroom. The second floor has a spacious master bedroom, two additional generous bedrooms and a full bath. Home also features hardwood floors, a full basement, detached one car garage and a private, level, fenced yard with a patio. A terrific location, a quiet street and a great opportunity to purchase a home in the Broadmeadow School district to be enjoyed for years to come.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ryan McDonnell• Hawthorn Properties
Bought with Gretchen Randall• Arborview Realty Inc.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,488
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,777
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Great Plain & Harris
UnparsedAddress: 72 Mayo Ave, Needham MA 02492
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138832
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 8, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
High Rock School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Pollard Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Needham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% 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
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Sun exposure
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
$1.42M – $1.72M
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