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Off Market Apr 2025 for $1M

$1,039,213

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $947/mo

•

1,100

sq ft

79 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Solid, well-built and set back from the road is this 3-bedroom, one bath ranch-style home. Classic appeal and brimming with possibilities. The perfect starter, downsizing or investment home. Located less than 1/4 mile to Eliot Elementary School. This turnkey home features an open-concept layout, living room with fireplace and updated eat-in kitchen. Three season sunroom provides extra space for entertaining and overlooks the large private back yard with storage shed. Well maintained with newer boiler (2019), oil tank (2020), replacement windows (2010) and roof (2005). Walk out basement with laundry and large rec room for all your family gatherings. Great location for commuting near Newton and Wellesley line with easy access for Boston commute by MBTA, Commuter rail, and Routes 9 & 95. This property has ample space for outdoor enjoyment or future expansion. Showings start Friday with Open houses 11:30 - 1:30 Sat. and Sun. 3/1 -3/2 BEST VALUE IN NEEDHAM

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$945Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marie Moore Shapiro • Hawthorn Properties

Bought with The Mavroules Team • Good Deeds Realty Partners

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•Source:MLS PIN #73338899

Redfin Estimate

$1,039,213

$39K since sold in April 2025$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 18.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,176,600
A
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
6 Ardmore Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,250,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,478 sq ft
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,625,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,996 sq ft
42 Jackson Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,525,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,290 sq ft
22 Standish Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 16, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
17 Daley St, Needham, MA 02494

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$3,321/mo

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$795,000
3 beds2 baths1,912 sq ft
4 River Park St, Needham, MA 02494
$2,700,000
8 beds6 baths5,211 sq ft
178/180 West St, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 79 Hunnewell St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73338899

Apr 21, 2025

Sold

$1,000,000

$909/sq ft

Mar 3, 2025

Contingent

—

Feb 26, 2025

Listed

$899,000

$817/sq ft

MLS PIN #50338595

Jul 26, 1996

Sold

$232,500

$211/sq ft

Jul 7, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jul 5, 1996

Listed

$232,500

$211/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,420 (+7.2%)

$484,500 + $161,200

$645,700

2022

$7,858 (+2.6%)

$433,000 + $154,700

$587,700

2021

$7,658 (+5.0%)

$433,000 + $154,700

$587,700

2020

$7,293 (+8.3%)

$433,000 + $150,900

$583,900

2019

$6,734 (+4.3%)

$394,000 + $149,500

$543,500

2018

$6,457 (+3.5%)

$394,000 + $149,500

$543,500

2017

$6,240 (+2.7%)

$394,000 + $130,800

$524,800

2016

$6,077 (+14.1%)

$394,000 + $132,600

$526,600

2014

$5,328 (−3.8%)

$329,000 + $128,700

$457,700

2013

$5,540 (+3.2%)

$329,000 + $161,300

$490,300

2012

$5,369 (+3.8%)

$329,000 + $161,300

$490,300

2011

$5,172 (+3.5%)

$329,000 + $145,500

$474,500

2010

$4,996 (+5.7%)

$329,000 + $145,500

$474,500

2009

$4,726

$329,000 + $145,500

$474,500

Tax history for 79 Hunnewell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,420 (+7.2%)

$484,500 + $161,200

$645,700

2022

$7,858 (+2.6%)

$433,000 + $154,700

$587,700

2021

$7,658 (+5.0%)

$433,000 + $154,700

$587,700

2020

$7,293 (+8.3%)

$433,000 + $150,900

$583,900

2019

$6,734 (+4.3%)

$394,000 + $149,500

$543,500

2018

$6,457 (+3.5%)

$394,000 + $149,500

$543,500

2017

$6,240 (+2.7%)

$394,000 + $130,800

$524,800

2016

$6,077 (+14.1%)

$394,000 + $132,600

$526,600

2014

$5,328 (−3.8%)

$329,000 + $128,700

$457,700

2013

$5,540 (+3.2%)

$329,000 + $161,300

$490,300

2012

$5,369 (+3.8%)

$329,000 + $161,300

$490,300

2011

$5,172 (+3.5%)

$329,000 + $145,500

$474,500

2010

$4,996 (+5.7%)

$329,000 + $145,500

$474,500

2009

$4,726

$329,000 + $145,500

$474,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,082

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143283

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Easements, Level
Frontage Length: 87
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,253
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Street to Hunnewell
UnparsedAddress: 79 Hunnewell Street, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,082
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143283

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

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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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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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$988,000 – $1.20M

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Data from public records.

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107 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1372 Sq. Ft.	$1,344,118
87 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3327 Sq. Ft.	$1,670,237

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