BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 15, 2022

Off Market Jul 2022 for $2.6M

$2,888,510

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $949/mo

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6,869

sq ft

78 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

New construction home offers all the features that one would expect in a luxury custom home. Local master builder provides superior attention to detail throughout. Spacious foyer (15x14) & sophisticated refined millwork. Chef's kitchen w/quartz counters/backsplash, extensive island, butlers pantry/wet bar & SSteel Thermador appliances & eating area. Airy open fireplaced family rm w/coffered ceiling, features generous windows w/9 ft ceilings. Lovely dining room. 1st floor office/bedroom w/closet & full bath (separate entrance). Roomy mudroom off garage. 2nd floor offers a primary suite w/spa like bath & dual over-sized walk-in closets. All en suite-bedrooms. 3rd fl loft for lounging/rec area. Fin. lower level incl. gym area, great room/media rm, bedroom & full bath perfect for entertaining or play space. Over 14,000 sq ft lot w/level back yard. Azek farmers porch & stone patio. Close to Eliot School & Needham Heights shops, restaurants & commuter rail. JUNE OCCUPANCY

Single-familyProperty Type

2022Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$421Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Cerra • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Carla Ramsey • Redfin Corp.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72960326

Redfin Estimate

$2,888,510

$214K since sold in July 2022$14K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,765,260
A
6 beds6.5 baths5,981 sq ft
102 Booth St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,800,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths6,000 sq ft
23 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD OCT 14, 2025
$2,825,000
C
6 beds7.5 baths6,996 sq ft
208 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$2,400,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths6,553 sq ft
5 Homsy Ln, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$3,125,000
E
6 beds5.5 baths5,993 sq ft
310 Oakland, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,550,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths5,063 sq ft
19 Dunedin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

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$8,574/mo

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$3,249,000
6 beds6 baths7,420 sq ft
88 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
$2,400,000
5 beds4 baths4,291 sq ft
94 Cynthia Rd, Needham, MA 02494
$1,795,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,013 sq ft
20 Crescent Rd #20, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 78 Elder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,704 (+195.5%)

$488,400 + $1,712,800

$2,201,200

2022

$9,713 (+11.5%)

$436,900 + $289,600

$726,500

2021

$8,711 (+3.9%)

$436,900 + $231,600

$668,500

2020

$8,385 (+7.4%)

$436,900 + $234,400

$671,300

2019

$7,809 (+4.3%)

$397,900 + $232,400

$630,300

2018

$7,488 (+5.3%)

$397,900 + $232,400

$630,300

2017

$7,108 (+3.0%)

$397,900 + $199,900

$597,800

2016

$6,899 (+12.6%)

$397,900 + $199,900

$597,800

2014

$6,128 (+3.0%)

$332,900 + $193,600

$526,500

2013

$5,949 (+3.2%)

$332,900 + $193,600

$526,500

2012

$5,765 (+4.1%)

$332,900 + $193,600

$526,500

2011

$5,538 (+3.5%)

$332,900 + $175,200

$508,100

2010

$5,350 (+5.7%)

$332,900 + $175,200

$508,100

2009

$5,061

$332,900 + $175,200

$508,100

Tax history for 78 Elder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,704 (+195.5%)

$488,400 + $1,712,800

$2,201,200

2022

$9,713 (+11.5%)

$436,900 + $289,600

$726,500

2021

$8,711 (+3.9%)

$436,900 + $231,600

$668,500

2020

$8,385 (+7.4%)

$436,900 + $234,400

$671,300

2019

$7,809 (+4.3%)

$397,900 + $232,400

$630,300

2018

$7,488 (+5.3%)

$397,900 + $232,400

$630,300

2017

$7,108 (+3.0%)

$397,900 + $199,900

$597,800

2016

$6,899 (+12.6%)

$397,900 + $199,900

$597,800

2014

$6,128 (+3.0%)

$332,900 + $193,600

$526,500

2013

$5,949 (+3.2%)

$332,900 + $193,600

$526,500

2012

$5,765 (+4.1%)

$332,900 + $193,600

$526,500

2011

$5,538 (+3.5%)

$332,900 + $175,200

$508,100

2010

$5,350 (+5.7%)

$332,900 + $175,200

$508,100

2009

$5,061

$332,900 + $175,200

$508,100

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

5,427

Year built

2021

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

142202

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
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 731
Length: 43
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 484
Length: 22
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Family Room Information
Area: 459
Length: 27
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 391
Length: 23
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller

Office Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Home Office-Separate Entry, Play Room, Exercise Room, Loft, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,869
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Iron Gray
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 140
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,713
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Webster Street to Elder Road
UnparsedAddress: 78 Elder Road, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,427
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142202

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

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

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

$2.75M – $3.32M

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Home values near 78 Elder Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
104 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$2,283,077
86 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1274 Sq. Ft.	$938,823

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2770 Sq. Ft.	$1,475,041
64 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$967,447

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1274 Sq. Ft.	$959,184
56 Elder Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,149

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