OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2017 for $800K

$1,504,974

•

2,828

sq ft

86 Gay St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Welcome home! Inviting and recent updates make this hip-roofed colonial, in a convenient location, close to the Newman Elementary school, a home for all. There is a bonus room attached to the large eat in kitchen with a view of Trout Pond plus a fireplaced family room on the first floor. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Bedrooms on the second floor feature warm and inviting wall to wall carpets to complement any décor. The lower level has a carpeted and paneled finished area, plus an additional room that can serve as a home office - both exit to a patio. Recent updates include new heating system in 2011 and new roof in 2012. Central air-conditioning plus a whole house fan, deck off eat-in kitchen are some additional features of this move-in home...

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

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

Bought with Jeffrey Lieb • Realty Consultants

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•Source:MLS PIN #72154756

Redfin Estimate

$1,504,974

$705K since sold in July 2017$31K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,830,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,104 sq ft
88 Robinwood Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,400,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
14 Fuller Brook Ave, 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 AUG 14, 2026
$1,305,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,345 sq ft
16 Stockdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,345,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,570,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,084 sq ft
155 Oak St, 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 86 Gay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,915 (+3.6%)

$512,200 + $401,500

$913,700

2022

$11,498 (+3.6%)

$470,600 + $389,400

$860,000

2021

$11,094 (+3.9%)

$470,600 + $380,800

$851,400

2020

$10,673 (+6.6%)

$470,600 + $383,900

$854,500

2019

$10,012 (+4.3%)

$428,500 + $379,600

$808,100

2018

$9,600 (+6.3%)

$428,500 + $379,600

$808,100

2017

$9,033 (+3.0%)

$428,500 + $331,200

$759,700

2016

$8,767 (+8.1%)

$428,500 + $331,200

$759,700

2014

$8,110 (+3.0%)

$373,600 + $323,100

$696,700

2013

$7,873 (+3.2%)

$373,600 + $323,100

$696,700

2012

$7,629 (+3.9%)

$373,600 + $323,100

$696,700

2011

$7,340 (+3.9%)

$373,600 + $299,800

$673,400

2010

$7,064 (+5.7%)

$373,600 + $297,200

$670,800

2009

$6,681

$373,600 + $297,200

$670,800

Tax history for 86 Gay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,915 (+3.6%)

$512,200 + $401,500

$913,700

2022

$11,498 (+3.6%)

$470,600 + $389,400

$860,000

2021

$11,094 (+3.9%)

$470,600 + $380,800

$851,400

2020

$10,673 (+6.6%)

$470,600 + $383,900

$854,500

2019

$10,012 (+4.3%)

$428,500 + $379,600

$808,100

2018

$9,600 (+6.3%)

$428,500 + $379,600

$808,100

2017

$9,033 (+3.0%)

$428,500 + $331,200

$759,700

2016

$8,767 (+8.1%)

$428,500 + $331,200

$759,700

2014

$8,110 (+3.0%)

$373,600 + $323,100

$696,700

2013

$7,873 (+3.2%)

$373,600 + $323,100

$696,700

2012

$7,629 (+3.9%)

$373,600 + $323,100

$696,700

2011

$7,340 (+3.9%)

$373,600 + $299,800

$673,400

2010

$7,064 (+5.7%)

$373,600 + $297,200

$670,800

2009

$6,681

$373,600 + $297,200

$670,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,828

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

145136

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Aug 27, 2024 • Active

Building permit - residential (single, 2-family or townhouses) projects

Remodel

Dec 15, 2020 • Final

Electrical permit - residential & commercial projects

Electrical

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

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

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,828
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,032.83
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Central Ave. to Gay (direct) or Pond Street to Gay Street
UnparsedAddress: 86 Gay St, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,828
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 145136

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Newman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Home values near 86 Gay St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3161 Sq. Ft.	$1,814,940
114 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2005 Sq. Ft.	$1,583,963
55 Gay Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2665 Sq. Ft.	$1,691,872
89 Gay Street, Needham, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5922 Sq. Ft.	$2,750,891
76 Gay Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4550 Sq. Ft.	$1,577,077
25 Trout Pond Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2692 Sq. Ft.	$1,430,152
57 Colonial Road, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2940 Sq. Ft.	$1,627,458

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Gay Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,740
122 Gay Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,976
65 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3299 Sq. Ft.	$1,740,793
64 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,858,134
58 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,903,383
17 Trout Pond Lane, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2653 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,297
31 Brackett Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2405 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,436

Address	Redfin Estimate
106 Gay Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3148 Sq. Ft.	$1,708,011
105 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3080 Sq. Ft.	$1,754,788
75 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,442,572
70 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,312
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43 Brackett Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$2,791,972

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