OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2018 for $1.7M

$3,008,887

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,028/mo

•

5,324

sq ft

766 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

WONDERFUL AND RARE OPPORTUNITY TO RENOVATE OR BUILD ANEW! This well located private 6+ acre property, close to Needham center, the commuter rail, schools and the highway, awaits your imagination. Also listed in MLS as 'Land', this is a chance to custom design a brand new very special home. There is also the potential for two separate building lots. Ask the listing agent for more information. A plot plan is attached to the listing. The interior of the house can be viewed by appointment and an appointment is also required to just walk the land.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

6.61 acresLot Size

$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jill Finkelstein • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Bought with Michael Harper • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

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•Source:MLS PIN #72225596

Redfin Estimate

$3,008,887

$1.3M since sold in June 2018$66K since October

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This home's estimate is 27.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$3,050,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,973 sq ft
162 Far Reach Rd, Westwood, MA 02090
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$2,100,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths5,908 sq ft
175 Schoolmasters Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,650,000
C
5 beds4 baths5,376 sq ft
1098 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$2,500,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths5,642 sq ft
191 Schoolmasters Ln, Dedham, MA 02026
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,315,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,692 sq ft
8 Sutton Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$1,565,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,781 sq ft
109 Country Ln, Westwood, MA 02090

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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

NEW 31 HRS AGO
$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 2PM
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 2:30PM TO 4PM
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 1PM
$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 766 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$803,100 + $1,357,000

$2,160,100

2022

$803,100 + $1,309,600

$2,112,700

2021

$27,528 (+2.2%)

$803,100 + $1,309,600

$2,112,700

2020

$26,936 (+28.2%)

$803,000 + $1,353,600

$2,156,600

2019

$21,008 (+13.5%)

$803,000 + $892,600

$1,695,600

2018

$18,515 (+6.0%)

$803,000 + $755,500

$1,558,500

2017

$17,462 (+3.0%)

$803,000 + $665,600

$1,468,600

2016

$16,948 (+1.1%)

$803,000 + $665,600

$1,468,600

2014

$16,758 (+3.0%)

$803,000 + $636,700

$1,439,700

2013

$16,269 (+3.2%)

$803,000 + $636,700

$1,439,700

2012

$15,765 (+3.3%)

$803,000 + $636,700

$1,439,700

2011

$15,257 (+3.5%)

$803,000 + $596,700

$1,399,700

2010

$14,739 (+5.7%)

$803,000 + $596,700

$1,399,700

2009

$13,941

$803,000 + $596,700

$1,399,700

Tax history for 766 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$803,100 + $1,357,000

$2,160,100

2022

$803,100 + $1,309,600

$2,112,700

2021

$27,528 (+2.2%)

$803,100 + $1,309,600

$2,112,700

2020

$26,936 (+28.2%)

$803,000 + $1,353,600

$2,156,600

2019

$21,008 (+13.5%)

$803,000 + $892,600

$1,695,600

2018

$18,515 (+6.0%)

$803,000 + $755,500

$1,558,500

2017

$17,462 (+3.0%)

$803,000 + $665,600

$1,468,600

2016

$16,948 (+1.1%)

$803,000 + $665,600

$1,468,600

2014

$16,758 (+3.0%)

$803,000 + $636,700

$1,439,700

2013

$16,269 (+3.2%)

$803,000 + $636,700

$1,439,700

2012

$15,765 (+3.3%)

$803,000 + $636,700

$1,439,700

2011

$15,257 (+3.5%)

$803,000 + $596,700

$1,399,700

2010

$14,739 (+5.7%)

$803,000 + $596,700

$1,399,700

2009

$13,941

$803,000 + $596,700

$1,399,700

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6.61 Acres

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

6,266

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

145778

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Sunken

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Library, Office, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,324
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 6.61
Lot Features: Wooded, Additional Land Avail.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,462
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain/Highland to Chestnut, across from Southfield Court, near South Street and Dover line.
UnparsedAddress: 766 Chestnut Street, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,266
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 145778

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02492

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Estimated sale price

$2.86M – $3.46M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
754 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7207 Sq. Ft.	$2,818,339
768 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3292 Sq. Ft.	$3,151,472
762 South St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,182,784
720 South St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 7653 Sq. Ft.	$3,741,214
6 Southfield Ct, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4850 Sq. Ft.	$2,415,583
116 Heather Ln Ext, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6706 Sq. Ft.	$3,750,779

Address	Redfin Estimate
750 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$2,478,514
14 Heather Ln, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3724 Sq. Ft.	$2,148,067
758 South St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4368 Sq. Ft.	$2,415,196
98 Riverbend Ln, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6798 Sq. Ft.	$3,290,260
9 Southfield Ct, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,270,211
98 Heather Ln, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 8100 Sq. Ft.	$6,821,647

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