Off market may 2010 for $2.1M

$3,437,075

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,172/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

$651Est. 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

$3,437,075

$1.2M since sold in May 2010$76K since October

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This home's estimate is 22.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.81M) 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 OCT 14, 2026
$1,930,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,509 sq ft
25 Dover Rd, Dover, MA 02030

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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

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4 MoM

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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

Public record
Permits

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

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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

$3.27M – $3.95M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Beard Way, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6685 Sq. Ft.	$3,188,741
66 Beard Way, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7280 Sq. Ft.	$3,586,319
84 Beard Way, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6731 Sq. Ft.	$3,321,029
115 Beard Way, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6417 Sq. Ft.	$3,279,882
19 Beard Way, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6500 Sq. Ft.	$3,744,180
37 Cornell Road, Wellesley, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$1,841,581
27 Colgate Road, Wellesley, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3743 Sq. Ft.	$3,182,027

Address	Redfin Estimate
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5 Beard Way, Wellesley, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7297 Sq. Ft.	$4,236,678
116 Beard Way, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4317 Sq. Ft.	$3,519,697
95 Beard Way, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4212 Sq. Ft.	$3,070,656
320 Grove Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4261 Sq. Ft.	$2,031,647
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