Off Market Jan 2009 for $657K

$1,360,003

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,994/mo

•

2,300

sq ft

84 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Beautiful interior of this 5 bedroom colonial will wow you with its sparkling hardwood floors, fresh paint, stainless appliances and wonderful entertaining space and flexible floorplan. A perfect home for holiday guests or Sunday best. Large unfinished basement offers additional space if needed. Enclosed breezeway serves as an oversized mudroom for pets, kids and packages. Walk to commuter rail to Boston and shops in center of town. A terrific value!

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Paula Callanan • RE/MAX Home Team

Bought with Gary Kaufman • RE/MAX Home Team

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•Source:MLS PIN #70817019

Redfin Estimate

$1,360,003

$703K since sold in January 2009$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,345,000
A
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SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,535,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,250 sq ft
50 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,585,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,159 sq ft
19 Marked Tree, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,125,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,701 sq ft
51 Alden Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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$1,349,900
3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
1327 South St, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN WED, 4:30PM TO 6PM
$2,195,000
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Sale history for 84 Bess Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 5, 2009

Sold

$657,500

$286/sq ft

MLS PIN #70817019

Jan 5, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jan 5, 2009

Sold

$657,500

$286/sq ft

Nov 11, 2008

Contingent

—

Sep 7, 2008

Listed

$695,000

$302/sq ft

MLS PIN #70418434

Aug 23, 2006

Sold

$637,000

$277/sq ft

Jul 17, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jul 6, 2006

Listed

$659,000

$287/sq ft

Lovely 5 bedroom colonial renovated in 1999. Oversized kitchen and large family room highlight the spacious first floor. Very generous sized closets in all bedrooms. Formal living room with pocket french doors. Fully fenced yard with large breezeway good for pets, sports equipment and firewood. Storage shed for lawn equipment. Access to a quiet neighborhood and easy walk to commuter rail. A wonderful value for Needham!

MLS PIN #30679490

Jun 13, 2003

Sold

$610,000

$265/sq ft

Mar 5, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jan 11, 2003

Listed

$629,000

$273/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,938 (+5.5%)

$491,200 + $347,600

$838,800

2022

$10,366 (+2.6%)

$442,500 + $332,800

$775,300

2021

$10,102 (+3.0%)

$442,500 + $332,800

$775,300

2020

$9,811 (+6.9%)

$442,400 + $343,100

$785,500

2019

$9,180 (+4.3%)

$402,200 + $338,700

$740,900

2018

$8,802 (+6.2%)

$402,200 + $338,700

$740,900

2017

$8,292 (+2.5%)

$402,200 + $295,200

$697,400

2016

$8,086 (+6.0%)

$402,200 + $298,500

$700,700

2014

$7,631 (+3.0%)

$365,600 + $290,000

$655,600

2013

$7,408 (+3.2%)

$365,600 + $290,000

$655,600

2012

$7,179 (+4.3%)

$365,600 + $290,000

$655,600

2011

$6,884 (+8.7%)

$365,600 + $266,000

$631,600

2010

$6,333 (+5.7%)

$365,600 + $235,800

$601,400

2009

$5,990

$365,600 + $235,800

$601,400

Tax history for 84 Bess Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,938 (+5.5%)

$491,200 + $347,600

$838,800

2022

$10,366 (+2.6%)

$442,500 + $332,800

$775,300

2021

$10,102 (+3.0%)

$442,500 + $332,800

$775,300

2020

$9,811 (+6.9%)

$442,400 + $343,100

$785,500

2019

$9,180 (+4.3%)

$402,200 + $338,700

$740,900

2018

$8,802 (+6.2%)

$402,200 + $338,700

$740,900

2017

$8,292 (+2.5%)

$402,200 + $295,200

$697,400

2016

$8,086 (+6.0%)

$402,200 + $298,500

$700,700

2014

$7,631 (+3.0%)

$365,600 + $290,000

$655,600

2013

$7,408 (+3.2%)

$365,600 + $290,000

$655,600

2012

$7,179 (+4.3%)

$365,600 + $290,000

$655,600

2011

$6,884 (+8.7%)

$365,600 + $266,000

$631,600

2010

$6,333 (+5.7%)

$365,600 + $235,800

$601,400

2009

$5,990

$365,600 + $235,800

$601,400

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,277

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143874

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,300
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,823
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: At corner of Central and Bess near North Hill Retirement Village
UnparsedAddress: 84 Bess Road, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s)

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,277
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143874

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Sunita L. Williams Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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Needham, MA • 02492

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$1.29M – $1.57M

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Home values near 84 Bess Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5400 Sq. Ft.	$2,905,008
49 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1119 Sq. Ft.	$973,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$992,245
57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$1,326,378

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2113 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,294
77 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$1,299,628

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