OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2023 for $2.8M

$3,007,115

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $414/mo

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5,543

sq ft

98 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Beautiful New Construction Home with 14 rooms, 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths is the home you've been waiting for! Fantastic floor plan with superior attention to details! Main level features a beautiful custom chef's kitchen w/island, pantry, eating area & open to large fire placed family room w/French doors that leads to the private patio & yard, formal dining room & formal living room, home office, powder room and mudroom with custom built-ins & direct entry into the two-car garage. On the second level you'll find a primary suite w/fireplace, double vanity sink, w/ soaking tub, large shower & 2 large walk-in closets, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths & laundry room. The finished lower level has a large playroom, gym, office, bedroom & full bath. The private patio & back yard are the perfect spot to relax or entertain. Short distance to Needham Center & Needham Heights Shops & restaurants & easy highway access.

Single-familyProperty Type

2023Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Varano Realty Group • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Seema Layne • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73125674

Redfin Estimate

$3,007,115

$145K since sold in August 2023$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 16.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,650,000
A
5 beds4 baths5,970 sq ft
60 Tudor Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,685,000
B
5 beds5 baths5,085 sq ft
72 Valley Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$2,900,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths6,151 sq ft
18 Ina Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$2,720,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths4,269 sq ft
14 Rockwood Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,200,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,833 sq ft
101 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,359,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,285 sq ft
96 Richdale Rd, Needham, MA 02492

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$3,886/mo

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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 7 HRS AGO
$1,500,000
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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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Sale history for 98 Bird St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73125674

Aug 23, 2023

Sold

$2,862,500

$516/sq ft

Jun 26, 2023

Contingent

—

Jun 15, 2023

Listed

$2,849,000

$514/sq ft

MLS PIN #72997307

Aug 10, 2022

Sold

$1,080,000

$195/sq ft

Jun 22, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 14, 2022

Listed

$995,000

$180/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 21, 1978

Sold

$65,000

$12/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,153 (+8.0%)

$589,200 + $189,400

$778,600

2022

$9,402 (+2.6%)

$521,400 + $181,800

$703,200

2021

$9,163 (+4.0%)

$521,400 + $181,800

$703,200

2020

$8,809 (+8.4%)

$521,400 + $183,900

$705,300

2019

$8,130 (+4.3%)

$474,000 + $182,200

$656,200

2018

$7,796 (+3.6%)

$474,000 + $182,200

$656,200

2017

$7,524 (+2.7%)

$474,000 + $158,800

$632,800

2016

$7,328 (+14.3%)

$474,000 + $161,000

$635,000

2014

$6,411 (+3.0%)

$395,000 + $155,800

$550,800

2013

$6,224 (+3.2%)

$395,000 + $155,800

$550,800

2012

$6,031 (+3.7%)

$395,000 + $155,800

$550,800

2011

$5,814 (+3.5%)

$395,000 + $138,400

$533,400

2010

$5,617 (+5.7%)

$395,000 + $138,400

$533,400

2009

$5,313

$395,000 + $138,400

$533,400

Tax history for 98 Bird St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,153 (+8.0%)

$589,200 + $189,400

$778,600

2022

$9,402 (+2.6%)

$521,400 + $181,800

$703,200

2021

$9,163 (+4.0%)

$521,400 + $181,800

$703,200

2020

$8,809 (+8.4%)

$521,400 + $183,900

$705,300

2019

$8,130 (+4.3%)

$474,000 + $182,200

$656,200

2018

$7,796 (+3.6%)

$474,000 + $182,200

$656,200

2017

$7,524 (+2.7%)

$474,000 + $158,800

$632,800

2016

$7,328 (+14.3%)

$474,000 + $161,000

$635,000

2014

$6,411 (+3.0%)

$395,000 + $155,800

$550,800

2013

$6,224 (+3.2%)

$395,000 + $155,800

$550,800

2012

$6,031 (+3.7%)

$395,000 + $155,800

$550,800

2011

$5,814 (+3.5%)

$395,000 + $138,400

$533,400

2010

$5,617 (+5.7%)

$395,000 + $138,400

$533,400

2009

$5,313

$395,000 + $138,400

$533,400

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

1,325

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

137628

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Office, Mud Room, Bathroom, Play Room, Exercise Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,543
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 98 Bird Street, Needham MA 02492

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,325
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 137628

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

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 • 1.0mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

0.31% 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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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

$2.86M – $3.46M

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Home values near 98 Bird St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
119 Bird St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,940
101 Bird St, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3833 Sq. Ft.	$2,113,564

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 Bird St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,763
95 Bird St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1459 Sq. Ft.	$1,129,297

Address	Redfin Estimate
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