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Off market jul 2019 for $598K

$881,034

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,897/mo

•

1,482

sq ft

8 Vara Ln, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Nestled on a quiet private way, this lovely colonial has many fresh updates & improvements. Gracious 3 bedroom home with 1 full & 1 half bathroom features a modern kitchen with granite countertops & vaulted ceiling. The dining room with period tin ceiling, custom built-in shelving & picture window overlooks a landscaped yard with gorgeous views of the Hemlock Gorge Reservation & Newton Upper Falls. A walk-through pantry with enclosed shelving leads to a darling living room. 1st floor BR is used as office. Master BR is a 2-room suite with potential for walk-in closet, bathroom or nursery. New hardwoods upstairs. Fully fenced yard with a new luxurious patio has wonderful plantings including apples, blueberries, figs & more. New roof ('16), new siding ('17), new oil tank & more. A spacious basement with a half-bath and a walk-up attic both provide huge opportunities for expansion. Steps to Echo Bridge & Charles River. Convenient to major highways, Green D Line & Needham commuter rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Dave DiGregorio • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with David Khuc • Comm. Ave. Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #72511960

Redfin Estimate

$881,034

$283K since sold in July 2019$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 20.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,000,000
B
2 beds1 bath910 sq ft
10 Indiana Ct, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$898,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,363 sq ft
16 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,297,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,742 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,100,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,261 sq ft
39 Hickory Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02464

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated October 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

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Sale history for 8 Vara Ln

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72511960

Jul 19, 2019

Sold

$598,000

$404/sq ft

Jun 20, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2019

Listed

$598,000

$404/sq ft

MLS PIN #71988352

Jun 7, 2016

Sold

$493,000

$333/sq ft

Apr 17, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 14, 2016

Listed

$469,000

$316/sq ft

Welcome to 8 Vara Lane.Located on a private way near the historic Echo Bridge Conservation area, this three bed, one full and one half bath home features a vaulted ceiling in the sunny kitchen, a period tin ceiling in the adjacent living room, hardwood flooring, a renovated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and updated baths. A first floor bedroom is currently used as a home office. The walk through pantry leads to a beautiful dining room with a period fireplace mantle. Upstairs you'll find a master bedroom with an adjacent sitting room (think bathroom addition or fabulous walk in closet). a walk up attic and another bedroom. The lower level is very spacious and includes the half bath, utilities and plenty of room to finish off and still have oodles of storage! Outside is a private rear patio, bulkhead access to the lower level and room for a relaxing bbq and hammock. Gorgeous views of Charles River Reservation and Newton Upper Falls. Very convenient to all major roads.

MLS PIN #71058513

Mar 17, 2011

Sold

$292,000

$197/sq ft

Jan 25, 2011

Contingent

—

Dec 16, 2010

Relisted

—

Dec 9, 2010

Contingent

—

Nov 8, 2010

Price Changed

$319,000

$215/sq ft

Oct 19, 2010

Relisted

—

Sep 26, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Aug 18, 2010

Price Changed

$329,000

$222/sq ft

Jul 14, 2010

Price Changed

$349,000

$235/sq ft

Jun 18, 2010

Price Changed

$359,000

$242/sq ft

May 11, 2010

Price Changed

$369,000

$249/sq ft

Apr 5, 2010

Listed

$379,000

$256/sq ft

MLS PIN #30814245

Jul 20, 2004

Sold

$400,000

$270/sq ft

Mar 24, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Feb 17, 2004

Listed

$419,900

$283/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,100 (+4.0%)

$371,800 + $249,400

$621,200

2022

$7,792 (+2.6%)

$341,200 + $241,600

$582,800

2021

$7,594 (+11.8%)

$341,200 + $241,600

$582,800

2020

$6,793 (+6.6%)

$303,600 + $240,300

$543,900

2019

$6,371 (+4.3%)

$276,000 + $238,200

$514,200

2018

$6,109 (+10.4%)

$276,000 + $238,200

$514,200

2017

$5,532 (+33.0%)

$276,000 + $189,300

$465,300

2016

$4,158 (+13.1%)

$276,000 + $84,300

$360,300

2014

$3,676 (+3.0%)

$230,000 + $85,800

$315,800

2013

$3,569 (−19.3%)

$230,000 + $85,800

$315,800

2012

$4,422 (+2.3%)

$287,500 + $116,300

$403,800

2011

$4,324 (+3.5%)

$287,500 + $109,200

$396,700

2010

$4,177 (+6.4%)

$287,500 + $109,200

$396,700

2009

$3,924

$287,500 + $106,500

$394,000

Tax history for 8 Vara Ln

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,100 (+4.0%)

$371,800 + $249,400

$621,200

2022

$7,792 (+2.6%)

$341,200 + $241,600

$582,800

2021

$7,594 (+11.8%)

$341,200 + $241,600

$582,800

2020

$6,793 (+6.6%)

$303,600 + $240,300

$543,900

2019

$6,371 (+4.3%)

$276,000 + $238,200

$514,200

2018

$6,109 (+10.4%)

$276,000 + $238,200

$514,200

2017

$5,532 (+33.0%)

$276,000 + $189,300

$465,300

2016

$4,158 (+13.1%)

$276,000 + $84,300

$360,300

2014

$3,676 (+3.0%)

$230,000 + $85,800

$315,800

2013

$3,569 (−19.3%)

$230,000 + $85,800

$315,800

2012

$4,422 (+2.3%)

$287,500 + $116,300

$403,800

2011

$4,324 (+3.5%)

$287,500 + $109,200

$396,700

2010

$4,177 (+6.4%)

$287,500 + $109,200

$396,700

2009

$3,924

$287,500 + $106,500

$394,000

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,482

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

141960

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Sep 1, 2022 • Final

Building permit - residential (single, 2-family or townhouses) projects

Electrical

Solar

Jun 17, 2022 • Final

Electrical permit - residential & commercial projects

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 162
Length: 18
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 128
Length: 16
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Pantry, Vestibule, Sitting Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,482
Foundation Area: 988
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 53
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,371
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Ave to Reservoir St to Vara Lane= private dead-end. Park on Reservoir St for open houses!
UnparsedAddress: 8 Vara Lane, Needham MA 02494

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,482
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 141960

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

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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$837,000 – $1.01M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Vara Ln, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
17 Hamilton Pl, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,021,411
143 Reservoir St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3330 Sq. Ft.	—
37 Hamilton Pl, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$984,339
37 Hamilton Pl Apartment 37, Needham Heights, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,046,577

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Vara Ln, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$800,940
27 Hamilton Pl, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$2,130,132
6 Reservoir Park, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1220 Sq. Ft.	$685,483
33 Hamilton Pl, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$901,217
33 Hamilton Pl Apartment right, Needham Heights, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$960,182

Address	Redfin Estimate
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124 Reservoir St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$802,265
37 Hamilton Pl Apartment LEFT, Needham Heights, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$967,985

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