Google street view image for 81 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

Off market mar 1992 for $250K

$1,125,831

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,625/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,848

sq ft

81 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

81 Bess Rd is a 1,848 square foot house on a 0.32 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 20, 1992 for $250,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,125,831.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$609Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,125,831

$876K since sold in March 1992$18K since October

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This home's estimate is 16% lower than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,236 sq ft
89 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,400,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
14 Fuller Brook Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,115,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,167 sq ft
114 Parish Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated October 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

$2,786,000
6 beds5 baths6,100 sq ft
57 Mayflower Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$1,895,000
5 beds3 baths5,232 sq ft
178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,875,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,548 sq ft
18 Grant St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,075,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,416 sq ft
103 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
$2,039,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
829 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$529,000
2 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
1212 Greendale Ave #333, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 81 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,067 (+5.5%)

$498,000 + $274,000

$772,000

2022

$9,545 (+2.6%)

$449,300 + $264,600

$713,900

2021

$9,302 (+0.9%)

$449,300 + $264,600

$713,900

2020

$9,215 (+7.0%)

$449,300 + $288,500

$737,800

2019

$8,609 (+4.3%)

$409,100 + $285,700

$694,800

2018

$8,254 (+5.3%)

$409,100 + $285,700

$694,800

2017

$7,837 (+2.6%)

$409,100 + $250,000

$659,100

2016

$7,638 (+5.8%)

$409,100 + $252,800

$661,900

2014

$7,216 (+13.1%)

$372,500 + $247,400

$619,900

2013

$6,381 (+3.2%)

$372,500 + $192,200

$564,700

2012

$6,183 (+3.3%)

$372,500 + $192,200

$564,700

2011

$5,988 (+3.5%)

$372,500 + $176,900

$549,400

2010

$5,783 (+5.7%)

$372,500 + $176,700

$549,200

2009

$5,470

$372,500 + $176,700

$549,200

Tax history for 81 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,067 (+5.5%)

$498,000 + $274,000

$772,000

2022

$9,545 (+2.6%)

$449,300 + $264,600

$713,900

2021

$9,302 (+0.9%)

$449,300 + $264,600

$713,900

2020

$9,215 (+7.0%)

$449,300 + $288,500

$737,800

2019

$8,609 (+4.3%)

$409,100 + $285,700

$694,800

2018

$8,254 (+5.3%)

$409,100 + $285,700

$694,800

2017

$7,837 (+2.6%)

$409,100 + $250,000

$659,100

2016

$7,638 (+5.8%)

$409,100 + $252,800

$661,900

2014

$7,216 (+13.1%)

$372,500 + $247,400

$619,900

2013

$6,381 (+3.2%)

$372,500 + $192,200

$564,700

2012

$6,183 (+3.3%)

$372,500 + $192,200

$564,700

2011

$5,988 (+3.5%)

$372,500 + $176,900

$549,400

2010

$5,783 (+5.7%)

$372,500 + $176,700

$549,200

2009

$5,470

$372,500 + $176,700

$549,200

*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: 1,848
Basement Type: Full

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEEDHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,848
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,696
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,939
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.32
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143917

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$1.07M – $1.30M

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Home values near 81 Bess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$2,844,241
77 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,626
914 Central Ave, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3431 Sq. Ft.	$1,878,901
126 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4050 Sq. Ft.	$2,068,493
870 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1951 Sq. Ft.	$1,171,871
881 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$724,017
920 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,220,692

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$920,853
84 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,768
120 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4553 Sq. Ft.	$2,350,041
134 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$1,067,367
876 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4044 Sq. Ft.	$1,892,534
114 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3380 Sq. Ft.	$1,557,857
922 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,276,160

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,453
76 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,446,902
886 Central Ave, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4015 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,719
860 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2243 Sq. Ft.	$1,051,309
891 Central Ave, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,678,315
112 Jarvis Cir, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3496 Sq. Ft.	$1,664,861
926 Central Ave, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,638

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