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Off Market Oct 2022 for $1M

$1,449,509

•

2,430

sq ft

81 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Don't miss the opportunity to see this immaculate and well maintained 5-bedroom garrison colonial. 81 Whiting Way is waiting for its next owners to move in or reimagine with updates. Lots of potential for this home for contractors, renovators and those looking to build equity. This sought-after Olin Woods location is conveniently located close to Needham and Wellesley town centers, Newman School, commuter rail, and major highways. The main level offers a formal living room with gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen, side entrance to mud room/porch, full bathroom and two bedrooms. Upstairs you will find three more bedrooms, sitting room/office, kitchenette and full bathroom. The finished basement has a laundry room, storage room,1/2 bath and family room with fireplace. Picturesque fenced-in back yard with patio and shed. Newer windows, 5-year-old roof, and Buderus gas furnace are just a few of the improvements that have been made. Do not walk on property without appointment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$597Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marie Moore Shapiro • Hawthorn Properties

Bought with Anne Spry • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73032321

Redfin Estimate

$1,449,509

$380K since sold in October 2022$64K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) 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 MAY 1, 2026
$1,125,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,701 sq ft
51 Alden Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$1,580,000
C
4 beds4 baths2,375 sq ft
51 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,700,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,496 sq ft
29 Canavan Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,425,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
21 Brewster Dr, Needham, MA 02492

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$582,671

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$390 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 81 Whiting Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,782 (+6.3%)

$562,700 + $340,800

$903,500

2022

$11,080 (+2.6%)

$502,300 + $326,400

$828,700

2021

$10,798 (+4.1%)

$502,300 + $326,400

$828,700

2020

$10,368 (+7.3%)

$502,700 + $327,400

$830,100

2019

$9,665 (+4.3%)

$457,000 + $323,100

$780,100

2018

$9,268 (+5.4%)

$457,000 + $323,100

$780,100

2017

$8,793 (+2.6%)

$457,000 + $282,500

$739,500

2016

$8,570 (+9.1%)

$457,000 + $285,600

$742,600

2014

$7,858 (+3.1%)

$397,400 + $277,700

$675,100

2013

$7,624 (+3.2%)

$397,400 + $277,300

$674,700

2012

$7,388 (+1.6%)

$397,400 + $277,300

$674,700

2011

$7,274 (+3.5%)

$397,400 + $269,900

$667,300

2010

$7,027 (+5.7%)

$397,400 + $269,900

$667,300

2009

$6,646

$397,400 + $269,900

$667,300

Tax history for 81 Whiting Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,782 (+6.3%)

$562,700 + $340,800

$903,500

2022

$11,080 (+2.6%)

$502,300 + $326,400

$828,700

2021

$10,798 (+4.1%)

$502,300 + $326,400

$828,700

2020

$10,368 (+7.3%)

$502,700 + $327,400

$830,100

2019

$9,665 (+4.3%)

$457,000 + $323,100

$780,100

2018

$9,268 (+5.4%)

$457,000 + $323,100

$780,100

2017

$8,793 (+2.6%)

$457,000 + $282,500

$739,500

2016

$8,570 (+9.1%)

$457,000 + $285,600

$742,600

2014

$7,858 (+3.1%)

$397,400 + $277,700

$675,100

2013

$7,624 (+3.2%)

$397,400 + $277,300

$674,700

2012

$7,388 (+1.6%)

$397,400 + $277,300

$674,700

2011

$7,274 (+3.5%)

$397,400 + $269,900

$667,300

2010

$7,027 (+5.7%)

$397,400 + $269,900

$667,300

2009

$6,646

$397,400 + $269,900

$667,300

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,430

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143617

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Dining Room Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Main,First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,430
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 80
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,079.02
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Great Plain Avenue to Whiting Way
UnparsedAddress: 81 Whiting Way, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,430
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143617

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Items, Some Furniture Available For Sale
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Newman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

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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$1.38M – $1.67M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$2,935,306
94 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,453

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68 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,151,493
100 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1590 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,296

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78 Whiting Way, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2001 Sq. Ft.	$1,557,967
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