Off Market Jul 2019 for $1.2M

$1,806,650

•

3,161

sq ft

96 Gay St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Renovated to the studs from top to bottom in 2017, this inviting, move-in ready 4 bedroom 3.5 bath colonial sits on a quiet street a few blocks from the Newman School. Open floorplan showcases high-end, custom eat-in kitchen with oversized island, sun-filled dining area and bright, spacious living room with fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lights, upgraded hardware throughout. Upstairs offers four generously sized bedrooms, two full baths, and substantial closet space. Finished walkout on lower level features plush carpeting, separate guest room and full bath. Play, relax or barbecue on private, renovated deck. Energy finishes include new electrical, plumbing, furnace (2 zones), tankless water heater, central AC, cordless blinds (2018), foam insulation, insulated doors and windows, and programmable thermostat. Gated, fenced-in backyard with two large side yards and sprinkler system. Walk to playgrounds, tennis courts, ballfields, town forest, town center and commuter rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Paula Callanan • Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Needham - 936 Great Plain Ave.

Bought with Leigh Doukas • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

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•Source:MLS PIN #72472068

Redfin Estimate

$1,806,650

$601K since sold in July 2019$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.74M) 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 AUG 26, 2026
$2,015,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,988 sq ft
180 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,550,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,237 sq ft
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,520,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,112 sq ft
36 Eliot Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,325,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,489 sq ft
277 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,200,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,785 sq ft
10 Meredith Cir, Needham, MA 02492

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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 10 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
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Sale history for 96 Gay St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72472068

Jul 15, 2019

Sold

$1,206,000

$382/sq ft

May 30, 2019

Pending

—

May 28, 2019

Price Changed

$1,185,000

$375/sq ft

Mar 28, 2019

Listed

$1,260,000

$399/sq ft

MLS PIN #72155469

Jun 30, 2017

Sold

$1,300,000

$411/sq ft

May 1, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 30, 2017

Listed

$1,299,000

$411/sq ft

GORGEOUS renovation of spacious colonial in the perfect Needham location for top schools, and access to Needham Center and the highway. Almost every inch of this beautiful home has been completely rebuilt or installed in 2017: heat,AC,electric,plumbing, kitchen, baths, roof, windows and more! The first floor welcomes you with a large fireplaced living room, dining room, chef's kitchen family room, powder room and access to a great deck. The second floor boasts a master suite private bath, 3 spacious bedrooms and another new bath. The lower level has a playroom, den/guest bedroom and full bath, with an above ground slider to patio.

MLS PIN #72080200

Dec 22, 2016

Sold

$710,000

$225/sq ft

Nov 4, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 1, 2016

Price Changed

$729,000

$231/sq ft

Oct 25, 2016

Relisted

—

Oct 20, 2016

Pending

—

Oct 12, 2016

Listed

$759,000

$240/sq ft

+19

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,963 (+4.0%)

$564,700 + $582,800

$1,147,500

2022

$14,391 (+2.6%)

$518,900 + $557,500

$1,076,400

2021

$14,025 (+3.6%)

$518,900 + $557,500

$1,076,400

2020

$13,539 (+9.2%)

$518,900 + $565,100

$1,084,000

2019

$12,397 (+4.3%)

$472,600 + $528,000

$1,000,600

2018

$11,887 (+62.4%)

$472,600 + $528,000

$1,000,600

2017

$7,319 (+2.6%)

$430,600 + $185,000

$615,600

2016

$7,134 (+1.6%)

$430,600 + $187,600

$618,200

2014

$7,019 (+3.0%)

$375,700 + $227,300

$603,000

2013

$6,814 (+3.2%)

$375,700 + $227,300

$603,000

2012

$6,603 (+3.9%)

$375,700 + $227,300

$603,000

2011

$6,358 (+3.5%)

$375,700 + $207,600

$583,300

2010

$6,142 (+5.7%)

$375,700 + $207,600

$583,300

2009

$5,810

$375,700 + $207,600

$583,300

Tax history for 96 Gay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,963 (+4.0%)

$564,700 + $582,800

$1,147,500

2022

$14,391 (+2.6%)

$518,900 + $557,500

$1,076,400

2021

$14,025 (+3.6%)

$518,900 + $557,500

$1,076,400

2020

$13,539 (+9.2%)

$518,900 + $565,100

$1,084,000

2019

$12,397 (+4.3%)

$472,600 + $528,000

$1,000,600

2018

$11,887 (+62.4%)

$472,600 + $528,000

$1,000,600

2017

$7,319 (+2.6%)

$430,600 + $185,000

$615,600

2016

$7,134 (+1.6%)

$430,600 + $187,600

$618,200

2014

$7,019 (+3.0%)

$375,700 + $227,300

$603,000

2013

$6,814 (+3.2%)

$375,700 + $227,300

$603,000

2012

$6,603 (+3.9%)

$375,700 + $227,300

$603,000

2011

$6,358 (+3.5%)

$375,700 + $207,600

$583,300

2010

$6,142 (+5.7%)

$375,700 + $207,600

$583,300

2009

$5,810

$375,700 + $207,600

$583,300

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,682

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

3,161

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

145135

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2019.

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, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom, Den, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,161
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,397
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: High Rock to Gay
UnparsedAddress: 96 Gay Street, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,161
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Norfolk County
APN: 145135
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 14, 2019

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Newman Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

54% 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 • 02492

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Estimated sale price

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 96 Gay St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2828 Sq. Ft.	$1,554,931
114 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2005 Sq. Ft.	$1,572,069

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Gay Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,405,217
122 Gay Street, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,574

Address	Redfin Estimate
106 Gay Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3148 Sq. Ft.	$1,697,207
105 Gay Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3080 Sq. Ft.	$1,741,728

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