Off Market May 2010 for $2.1M

$3,572,459

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,877/mo

•

5,283

sq ft

85 Beard Way, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Located at the crossroads of Wellesley and Needham on a Cul-de-sac/private way sits this magnificent property. Classic New England Colonial with tasteful and inviting rooms that has been impeccably maintained. Gracious and elegant entertainment venues include a four-season sun room, living room, dining room, and a spacious family room that is open to the magnificent kitchen. Five bedrooms in total including a first floor Master Suite and four bedrooms en-suite on second level. Move right in!

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Donna Scott • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Barney Hass • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71035086

Redfin Estimate

$3,572,459

$1.4M since sold in May 2010$121K since August

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This home's estimate is 25.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.85M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$3,100,000
A
6 beds4.5 baths4,475 sq ft
10 Colgate Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$2,795,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,582 sq ft
25 Longmeadow Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$3,050,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,773 sq ft
24 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$3,510,000
D
5 beds5 baths6,037 sq ft
27 Radcliffe Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,450,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths5,967 sq ft
21 Cedar Springs Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,200,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths6,251 sq ft
1275 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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$7,962/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 17 HRS AGO
$1,500,000
5 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
764 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1:30PM
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
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$1,349,900
3 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
1327 South St, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 85 Beard Way

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71035086

May 4, 2010

Sold

$2,195,000

$415/sq ft

Feb 21, 2010

Contingent

—

Feb 19, 2010

Listed

$2,195,000

$415/sq ft

MLS PIN #70992207

Dec 29, 2009

Sold

$2,050,000

$388/sq ft

Nov 16, 2009

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2009

Listed

$2,195,000

$415/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 6, 2003

Sold

$1,995,850

$378/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$34,182 (+1.2%)

$763,200 + $1,858,100

$2,621,300

2022

$33,789 (+2.6%)

$763,300 + $1,763,900

$2,527,200

2021

$32,929 (+6.3%)

$763,300 + $1,763,900

$2,527,200

2020

$30,991 (+1.7%)

$764,300 + $1,717,000

$2,481,300

2019

$30,472 (+4.3%)

$764,300 + $1,695,100

$2,459,400

2018

$29,218 (+9.8%)

$764,300 + $1,695,100

$2,459,400

2017

$26,611 (+2.3%)

$764,300 + $1,473,800

$2,238,100

2016

$26,007 (−2.3%)

$764,300 + $1,489,300

$2,253,600

2014

$26,616 (+3.0%)

$764,300 + $1,522,300

$2,286,600

2013

$25,839 (+3.2%)

$764,300 + $1,522,300

$2,286,600

2012

$25,038 (+11.8%)

$764,300 + $1,522,300

$2,286,600

2011

$22,398 (+0.4%)

$764,300 + $1,290,600

$2,054,900

2010

$22,304 (+5.7%)

$764,300 + $1,353,800

$2,118,100

2009

$21,100

$764,700 + $1,353,800

$2,118,500

Tax history for 85 Beard Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$34,182 (+1.2%)

$763,200 + $1,858,100

$2,621,300

2022

$33,789 (+2.6%)

$763,300 + $1,763,900

$2,527,200

2021

$32,929 (+6.3%)

$763,300 + $1,763,900

$2,527,200

2020

$30,991 (+1.7%)

$764,300 + $1,717,000

$2,481,300

2019

$30,472 (+4.3%)

$764,300 + $1,695,100

$2,459,400

2018

$29,218 (+9.8%)

$764,300 + $1,695,100

$2,459,400

2017

$26,611 (+2.3%)

$764,300 + $1,473,800

$2,238,100

2016

$26,007 (−2.3%)

$764,300 + $1,489,300

$2,253,600

2014

$26,616 (+3.0%)

$764,300 + $1,522,300

$2,286,600

2013

$25,839 (+3.2%)

$764,300 + $1,522,300

$2,286,600

2012

$25,038 (+11.8%)

$764,300 + $1,522,300

$2,286,600

2011

$22,398 (+0.4%)

$764,300 + $1,290,600

$2,054,900

2010

$22,304 (+5.7%)

$764,300 + $1,353,800

$2,118,100

2009

$21,100

$764,700 + $1,353,800

$2,118,500

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.69 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

5,779

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

4097439

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,283
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.69
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,303.59
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $229
Homeowners Association Membership Required

Location Information
Directions: Grove Street Wellesley to Beard Way
UnparsedAddress: 85 Beard Way, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,779
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Norfolk County
APN: 4097439

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Newman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

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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Sun exposure

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

$3.39M – $4.11M

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Home values near 85 Beard Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Beard Way, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6685 Sq. Ft.	$3,379,646
66 Beard Way, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7280 Sq. Ft.	$4,051,710

Address	Redfin Estimate
125 Beard Way, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6613 Sq. Ft.	$3,500,577
5 Beard Way, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7297 Sq. Ft.	$4,066,841

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105 Beard Way, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4910 Sq. Ft.	$3,024,749
74 Beard Way, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6427 Sq. Ft.	$3,739,977

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