Off market aug 2003 for $482K

$1,115,036

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,659/mo

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1,155

sq ft

87 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$965Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Milligan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

Bought with John Milligan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

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•Source:MLS PIN #30727513

Redfin Estimate

$1,115,036

$633K since sold in August 2003$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 12.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,100,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
19 Mount Vernon, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,729 sq ft
89 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,340,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,849 sq ft
15 Berkshire Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,220,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,006 sq ft
180 Broad Mdw, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,619 sq ft
52 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,895,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,950 sq ft
219 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492
$1,295,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,761 sq ft
1028 Webster St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,127,000
4 beds1 bath1,465 sq ft
66 Pilgrim Rd, Needham, MA 02492
$2,599,000
6 beds7.5 baths6,713 sq ft
311 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA 02492
EARLY ACCESS
$2,895,000
5 beds6 baths7,207 sq ft
754 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
$1,658,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,168 sq ft
900 Greendale #3, Needham, MA 02492
$1,099,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,932 sq ft
57 Oak St #57, Needham, MA 02492
$519,000
2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
1208 Greendale Ave #211, Needham, MA 02492
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Sale history for 87 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,284 (+6.2%)

$571,400 + $447,300

$1,018,700

2022

$12,508 (+13.1%)

$505,700 + $429,800

$935,500

2021

$11,055 (+3.2%)

$505,700 + $342,700

$848,400

2020

$10,713 (+8.2%)

$506,300 + $351,400

$857,700

2019

$9,897 (+4.3%)

$460,300 + $338,500

$798,800

2018

$9,490 (+4.8%)

$460,300 + $338,500

$798,800

2017

$9,052 (+5.2%)

$460,300 + $301,000

$761,300

2016

$8,607 (+11.1%)

$460,300 + $285,500

$745,800

2014

$7,746 (+3.6%)

$383,600 + $281,900

$665,500

2013

$7,477 (+3.2%)

$383,600 + $278,100

$661,700

2012

$7,246 (+5.0%)

$383,600 + $278,100

$661,700

2011

$6,899 (+3.5%)

$383,600 + $249,300

$632,900

2010

$6,664 (+29.3%)

$383,600 + $249,300

$632,900

2009

$5,155

$383,600 + $134,000

$517,600

Tax history for 87 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,284 (+6.2%)

$571,400 + $447,300

$1,018,700

2022

$12,508 (+13.1%)

$505,700 + $429,800

$935,500

2021

$11,055 (+3.2%)

$505,700 + $342,700

$848,400

2020

$10,713 (+8.2%)

$506,300 + $351,400

$857,700

2019

$9,897 (+4.3%)

$460,300 + $338,500

$798,800

2018

$9,490 (+4.8%)

$460,300 + $338,500

$798,800

2017

$9,052 (+5.2%)

$460,300 + $301,000

$761,300

2016

$8,607 (+11.1%)

$460,300 + $285,500

$745,800

2014

$7,746 (+3.6%)

$383,600 + $281,900

$665,500

2013

$7,477 (+3.2%)

$383,600 + $278,100

$661,700

2012

$7,246 (+5.0%)

$383,600 + $278,100

$661,700

2011

$6,899 (+3.5%)

$383,600 + $249,300

$632,900

2010

$6,664 (+29.3%)

$383,600 + $249,300

$632,900

2009

$5,155

$383,600 + $134,000

$517,600

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,075

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137827

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Oct 12, 2022 • Active

Electrical permit - residential & commercial projects

Electrical

Jun 14, 2021 • Final

Sheet metal permit - residential & commercial projects

Addition

HVAC

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,155
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,632
Tax Year: 2003

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam

Location

Location Information
Directions: GREAT PLAIN TO BROADMEADOW TO THORNTON
UnparsedAddress: 87 Thornton Road, Needham MA 02492

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,075
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137827

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.06M – $1.28M

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Home values near 87 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5082 Sq. Ft.	$2,229,439
84 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$1,703,016

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$2,938,429
100 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3519 Sq. Ft.	$1,877,713

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3809 Sq. Ft.	$2,071,758
92 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5130 Sq. Ft.	$2,151,012

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