OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2017 for $705K

$1,546,416

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,529/mo

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1,302

sq ft

78 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Great opportunity to move into a sunny, center entrance cape in the heart of the Broadmeadow School District. House is on a carriage lane one way road in a neighborhood of much more expensive residences. Convenient to Hersey train station, playgrounds, the Pollard Middle School and Needham Center shopping. This corner property features hardwood floors throughout, original crown moldings, chair rail and built in china cabinet in the formal dining room. Remodeled kitchen with Corian counter tops, stainless steel appliances, birch cabinets. Architectural asphalt roof is newer. Partially finished basement have recreational and a small office areas. Washer and dryer with a utility sink and sufficient open storage space. A good sized paneled porch with electric heat provides a quiet place for a sun room or exercise room. Breezeway connects the house to the two car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$1,188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Shu Ngon Chau • Tai Tung Realty, Inc.

Bought with Kristen Lenhart • RealEstate One Ltd.

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72131992

Redfin Estimate

$1,546,416

$841K since sold in April 2017$27K since September

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This home's estimate is 28.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,340,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,849 sq ft
15 Berkshire Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,250,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
294 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated September 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

EARLY ACCESS
$1,099,000
3 beds2 baths1,692 sq ft
1250 Great Plain Ave #2, Needham, MA 02492
$1,175,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,859 sq ft
130 Grosvenor Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$827,900
3 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft
1011 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
$2,800,000
6 beds5.5 baths5,984 sq ft
933 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$3,299,000
7 beds5 baths5,969 sq ft
80 Locust Ln, Needham, MA 02492
$2,600,000
6 beds6 baths5,445 sq ft
1152 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 78 Harris Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,799 (+4.4%)

$630,600 + $964,400

$1,595,000

2022

$19,927 (+2.6%)

$578,600 + $911,800

$1,490,400

2021

$19,420 (+4.8%)

$578,600 + $911,800

$1,490,400

2020

$18,530 (+6.1%)

$578,800 + $904,800

$1,483,600

2019

$17,460 (+170.5%)

$526,200 + $883,000

$1,409,200

2018

$6,454 (−23.2%)

$526,200 + $17,100

$543,300

2017

$8,406 (+3.0%)

$526,200 + $180,800

$707,000

2016

$8,159 (+7.5%)

$526,200 + $180,800

$707,000

2014

$7,588 (+3.0%)

$474,600 + $177,300

$651,900

2013

$7,366 (+3.2%)

$474,600 + $177,300

$651,900

2012

$7,138 (+3.0%)

$474,600 + $177,300

$651,900

2011

$6,932 (+3.5%)

$474,600 + $161,400

$636,000

2010

$6,697 (+5.7%)

$474,600 + $161,400

$636,000

2009

$6,335

$474,600 + $161,400

$636,000

Tax history for 78 Harris Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$20,799 (+4.4%)

$630,600 + $964,400

$1,595,000

2022

$19,927 (+2.6%)

$578,600 + $911,800

$1,490,400

2021

$19,420 (+4.8%)

$578,600 + $911,800

$1,490,400

2020

$18,530 (+6.1%)

$578,800 + $904,800

$1,483,600

2019

$17,460 (+170.5%)

$526,200 + $883,000

$1,409,200

2018

$6,454 (−23.2%)

$526,200 + $17,100

$543,300

2017

$8,406 (+3.0%)

$526,200 + $180,800

$707,000

2016

$8,159 (+7.5%)

$526,200 + $180,800

$707,000

2014

$7,588 (+3.0%)

$474,600 + $177,300

$651,900

2013

$7,366 (+3.2%)

$474,600 + $177,300

$651,900

2012

$7,138 (+3.0%)

$474,600 + $177,300

$651,900

2011

$6,932 (+3.5%)

$474,600 + $161,400

$636,000

2010

$6,697 (+5.7%)

$474,600 + $161,400

$636,000

2009

$6,335

$474,600 + $161,400

$636,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

3,589

Year built

2017

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

138703

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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,302
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,406
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric

Location

Location Information
Directions: Harris Ave. is a carriage lane road between Route 135 and Great Plain Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Harris Avenue, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,589
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138703

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

59% 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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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

$1.47M – $1.78M

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Home values near 78 Harris Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,375
43 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1916 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,565
62 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$1,273,576

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2834 Sq. Ft.	$1,517,083
64 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3652 Sq. Ft.	—

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