Google street view image for 79 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492

Off market dec 1987 for $286K

$1,235,740

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,917/mo

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1,916

sq ft

79 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

79 Harris Ave is a 1,916 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1987 for $286,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,235,740.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$645Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,235,740

$950K since sold in December 1987$16K since September

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This home's estimate is 3.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,400,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,768 sq ft
11 Mayo Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,435,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,117 sq ft
26 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$1,415,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
86 Grosvenor Rd, 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

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Sale history for 79 Harris Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,578 (+4.3%)

$597,100 + $290,800

$887,900

2022

$11,100 (+2.6%)

$547,800 + $282,400

$830,200

2021

$10,818 (+4.4%)

$547,800 + $282,400

$830,200

2020

$10,367 (+7.7%)

$548,500 + $281,500

$830,000

2019

$9,627 (+4.3%)

$498,600 + $278,400

$777,000

2018

$9,231 (+4.7%)

$498,600 + $278,400

$777,000

2017

$8,819 (+3.0%)

$498,600 + $243,100

$741,700

2016

$8,559 (+3.4%)

$498,600 + $243,100

$741,700

2014

$8,276 (+4.0%)

$473,400 + $237,600

$711,000

2013

$7,957 (+3.2%)

$473,400 + $230,800

$704,200

2012

$7,711 (+3.9%)

$473,400 + $230,800

$704,200

2011

$7,420 (+4.9%)

$473,400 + $207,300

$680,700

2010

$7,076 (+5.7%)

$473,400 + $198,600

$672,000

2009

$6,693

$473,400 + $198,600

$672,000

Tax history for 79 Harris Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,578 (+4.3%)

$597,100 + $290,800

$887,900

2022

$11,100 (+2.6%)

$547,800 + $282,400

$830,200

2021

$10,818 (+4.4%)

$547,800 + $282,400

$830,200

2020

$10,367 (+7.7%)

$548,500 + $281,500

$830,000

2019

$9,627 (+4.3%)

$498,600 + $278,400

$777,000

2018

$9,231 (+4.7%)

$498,600 + $278,400

$777,000

2017

$8,819 (+3.0%)

$498,600 + $243,100

$741,700

2016

$8,559 (+3.4%)

$498,600 + $243,100

$741,700

2014

$8,276 (+4.0%)

$473,400 + $237,600

$711,000

2013

$7,957 (+3.2%)

$473,400 + $230,800

$704,200

2012

$7,711 (+3.9%)

$473,400 + $230,800

$704,200

2011

$7,420 (+4.9%)

$473,400 + $207,300

$680,700

2010

$7,076 (+5.7%)

$473,400 + $198,600

$672,000

2009

$6,693

$473,400 + $198,600

$672,000

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,916
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,684
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,916
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138615
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 20, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 79 Harris Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,260
64 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3652 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2834 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,746
78 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$1,550,606

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,172
84 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$1,197,273

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