Google street view image for 8 James Ave, Needham, MA 02494

Off market aug 1996 for $333K

$1,594,959

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,214/mo

•

4,107

sq ft

8 James Ave, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

8 James Ave is a 4,107 square foot house on a 10,019 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 01, 1996 for $333,750. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,594,959.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,594,959

$1.3M since sold in August 1996$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 18.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.95M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,200,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,833 sq ft
101 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,725,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,600 sq ft
14 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,295,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,343 sq ft
36 Upland Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,350,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,552 sq ft
150 Woodbine Cir, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$1,920,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,743 sq ft
11 Holmes St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,200,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,785 sq ft
10 Meredith Cir, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

13 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,599,000
5 beds5 baths5,300 sq ft
18 Avon Cir, Needham, MA 02494
$2,549,000
7 beds5.5 baths6,061 sq ft
8 Noanett Rd, Needham, MA 02494
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$1,699,000
5 beds4 baths3,921 sq ft
276 Hunting Rd, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 8 James Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,041 (+6.2%)

$552,100 + $524,700

$1,076,800

2022

$13,220 (+2.6%)

$484,300 + $504,500

$988,800

2021

$12,884 (+3.0%)

$484,300 + $504,500

$988,800

2020

$12,504 (+6.0%)

$484,200 + $516,900

$1,001,100

2019

$11,794 (+4.3%)

$440,200 + $511,700

$951,900

2018

$11,309 (+7.4%)

$440,200 + $511,700

$951,900

2017

$10,530 (+2.5%)

$440,200 + $445,400

$885,600

2016

$10,276 (+5.2%)

$440,200 + $450,300

$890,500

2014

$9,764 (+3.0%)

$400,200 + $438,600

$838,800

2013

$9,478 (+3.2%)

$400,200 + $438,600

$838,800

2012

$9,185 (+28.8%)

$400,200 + $438,600

$838,800

2011

$7,129 (+3.5%)

$400,200 + $253,800

$654,000

2010

$6,887 (+5.7%)

$400,200 + $253,800

$654,000

2009

$6,514

$400,200 + $253,800

$654,000

Tax history for 8 James Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,041 (+6.2%)

$552,100 + $524,700

$1,076,800

2022

$13,220 (+2.6%)

$484,300 + $504,500

$988,800

2021

$12,884 (+3.0%)

$484,300 + $504,500

$988,800

2020

$12,504 (+6.0%)

$484,200 + $516,900

$1,001,100

2019

$11,794 (+4.3%)

$440,200 + $511,700

$951,900

2018

$11,309 (+7.4%)

$440,200 + $511,700

$951,900

2017

$10,530 (+2.5%)

$440,200 + $445,400

$885,600

2016

$10,276 (+5.2%)

$440,200 + $450,300

$890,500

2014

$9,764 (+3.0%)

$400,200 + $438,600

$838,800

2013

$9,478 (+3.2%)

$400,200 + $438,600

$838,800

2012

$9,185 (+28.8%)

$400,200 + $438,600

$838,800

2011

$7,129 (+3.5%)

$400,200 + $253,800

$654,000

2010

$6,887 (+5.7%)

$400,200 + $253,800

$654,000

2009

$6,514

$400,200 + $253,800

$654,000

*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: 1,356
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEEDHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 4,281
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,463
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.23
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,107
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 140391
HOA Dues: —
Garage: —
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025

Around this home

Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 67-74% chance 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

$1.51M – $1.83M

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Home values near 8 James Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 James Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,406,408
20 James Ave, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4469 Sq. Ft.	$2,293,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 James Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$1,395,058
14 James Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$1,161,994

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 James Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1572 Sq. Ft.	$1,195,543
299 Brookline St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3162 Sq. Ft.	$1,955,451

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