Google street view image for 89 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

Off market mar 1984 for $68K

$633,588

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $437/mo

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1 ba

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1,479

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89 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494

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89 Central Ave is a 1,479 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 06, 1984 for $68,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $633,588.

Single-familyProperty Type

1844Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$633,588

$566K since sold in March 1984$11K since October

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This home's estimate is 32.1% lower than the average sale price ($933K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$730,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
181 Saint Mary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$980,000
B
2 beds1 bath910 sq ft
45 Cragmore Rd, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$761,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
17 Evergreen Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 16, 2026
$1,050,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
17 Daley St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,026,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,958 sq ft
50 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.9%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$102K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

20 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 5 HRS AGO
$1,450,000
5 beds2.5 baths3,243 sq ft
198 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
EARLY ACCESS
$2,995,000
5 beds8 baths6,617 sq ft
208 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494
$549,000
2 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
100 Rosemary Way #130, Needham, MA 02494
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Sale history for 89 Central Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,125 (+4.7%)

$213,600 + $102,700

$316,300

2022

$3,940 (+2.6%)

$196,100 + $98,600

$294,700

2021

$3,840 (+4.6%)

$196,100 + $98,600

$294,700

2020

$3,670 (+8.2%)

$196,100 + $97,700

$293,800

2019

$3,392 (+4.3%)

$178,400 + $95,400

$273,800

2018

$3,253 (+4.6%)

$178,400 + $95,400

$273,800

2017

$3,110 (+2.4%)

$178,400 + $83,200

$261,600

2016

$3,037 (+13.6%)

$178,400 + $84,800

$263,200

2014

$2,674 (+3.0%)

$148,900 + $80,800

$229,700

2013

$2,596 (+3.2%)

$148,900 + $80,800

$229,700

2012

$2,515 (+4.1%)

$148,900 + $80,800

$229,700

2011

$2,415 (+3.5%)

$148,900 + $72,700

$221,600

2010

$2,333 (+5.7%)

$148,900 + $72,700

$221,600

2009

$2,207

$148,900 + $72,700

$221,600

Tax history for 89 Central Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,125 (+4.7%)

$213,600 + $102,700

$316,300

2022

$3,940 (+2.6%)

$196,100 + $98,600

$294,700

2021

$3,840 (+4.6%)

$196,100 + $98,600

$294,700

2020

$3,670 (+8.2%)

$196,100 + $97,700

$293,800

2019

$3,392 (+4.3%)

$178,400 + $95,400

$273,800

2018

$3,253 (+4.6%)

$178,400 + $95,400

$273,800

2017

$3,110 (+2.4%)

$178,400 + $83,200

$261,600

2016

$3,037 (+13.6%)

$178,400 + $84,800

$263,200

2014

$2,674 (+3.0%)

$148,900 + $80,800

$229,700

2013

$2,596 (+3.2%)

$148,900 + $80,800

$229,700

2012

$2,515 (+4.1%)

$148,900 + $80,800

$229,700

2011

$2,415 (+3.5%)

$148,900 + $72,700

$221,600

2010

$2,333 (+5.7%)

$148,900 + $72,700

$221,600

2009

$2,207

$148,900 + $72,700

$221,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 588
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,479
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,067
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.28
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,479
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1844
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Norfolk County
APN: 142053

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

6/10 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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Needham, MA • 02494

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Estimated sale price

$602,000 – $729,000

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Home values near 89 Central Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1101 Sq. Ft.	$675,051
1 Central Terrace, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$968,559
2 Central Terrace, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2158 Sq. Ft.	$1,024,614
110 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$726,324
21 Saint Mary Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$839,642
15 River Park Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$966,878
22 River Park Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$903,683

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1794 Sq. Ft.	$1,123,948
3 Central Terrace, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2805 Sq. Ft.	$1,335,553
107 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2580 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,691
104 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1555 Sq. Ft.	$881,383
3 Hampton Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$853,506
23 River Park Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	—
14 River Park Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$766,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1398 Sq. Ft.	$783,523
4 Central Terrace, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$1,019,971
120 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$1,036,851
96 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$724,672
11 River Park Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$720,288
28 River Park Street, Needham, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 820 Sq. Ft.	$696,556
12 River Park Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1330 Sq. Ft.	$895,587

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