SOLD JAN 30, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $2.6M

$2,647,802

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,650/mo

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4,881

sq ft

98 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

About this home

Crafted to perfection, this stunning new 5 BR, 5.5 BA home blends timeless elegance with modern luxury. The heart of the home is its expansive living area offering 4,799 sq ft of space designed for both grand entertaining and intimate gatherings. Thoughtfully appointed with 9’ ceilings, red oak floors, and exquisite custom millwork throughout. The gourmet kitchen showcases quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and top-tier appliances, opening to a sun-filled family room with elegant fireplace and sliders to a paver patio and landscaped yard. The serene primary suite features a spa-like bath with soaking tub and walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a private gym, 3-zone HVAC, 400 AMP electrical, and an insulated 2-car garage. Prime Needham location near shops, train, and top-rated schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

2025Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Juliane Alves • eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Bought with Simon Collaborative Group • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73446158

Redfin Estimate

$2,647,802

$23K since sold in January 2026$50K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,600,000
A
5 beds6 baths5,130 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$2,550,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths5,063 sq ft
19 Dunedin Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$2,555,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths5,515 sq ft
345 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$2,500,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths5,350 sq ft
7 Avery St, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,565,000
E
5 beds5 baths5,000 sq ft
47 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,765,260
F
6 beds6.5 baths5,981 sq ft
102 Booth St, Needham, MA 02494

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Market trends in 02494, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 98 Hunnewell St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73446158

Jan 30, 2026

Sold

$2,625,000

$538/sq ft

Dec 29, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2025

Listed

$2,749,000

$563/sq ft

MLS PIN #73248528

Jul 11, 2024

Sold

$910,000

$186/sq ft

Jun 10, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 6, 2024

Listed

$850,000

$174/sq ft

+26

Buyers with vision and builders alike will love the opportunity this home has to offer, w/ its large secluded lot. Situated back from the street, w/ privacy from mature trees, this home is waiting for its next owners to add their style. A few features -1st floor bedroom suite, patio off family rm, garage & walk out basement! A chance for buyers to get into Needham w/ its highly rated public schools. Live here while you make reno plans or save to build your dream new construction on this 13K+ sq ft lot. Home is less than one mile to Needham Heights train, stores & restaurants, Volante Farms, Eliot Elementary, Aqueduct Hiking/walking Trail & Wellesley Country Club.Home is also close to Babson College and Wellesley Hills train/ shops. One of the (if not the!) lowest priced homes in Needham. The house directly across the street sold in Feb,2023 for $2,585,000. Put a little sweat equity to work, to reap a huge return on investment, while living in one of the most desirable Boston suburbs.

Public Records

Mar 18, 1987

Sold

$235,000

$48/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1981

Sold

$320,000

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,788 (+6.0%)

$486,200 + $264,400

$750,600

2022

$9,237 (+2.6%)

$434,700 + $256,200

$690,900

2021

$9,002 (+1.9%)

$434,700 + $256,200

$690,900

2020

$8,833 (+7.2%)

$434,700 + $272,500

$707,200

2019

$8,242 (+4.3%)

$395,700 + $269,500

$665,200

2018

$7,903 (+5.3%)

$395,700 + $269,500

$665,200

2017

$7,503 (+3.0%)

$395,700 + $235,300

$631,000

2016

$7,282 (+11.9%)

$395,700 + $235,300

$631,000

2014

$6,509 (+3.0%)

$330,700 + $228,500

$559,200

2013

$6,319 (+3.2%)

$330,700 + $228,500

$559,200

2012

$6,123 (+1.4%)

$330,700 + $228,500

$559,200

2011

$6,039 (+3.5%)

$330,700 + $223,300

$554,000

2010

$5,834 (+5.7%)

$330,700 + $223,300

$554,000

2009

$5,518

$330,700 + $223,300

$554,000

Tax history for 98 Hunnewell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,788 (+6.0%)

$486,200 + $264,400

$750,600

2022

$9,237 (+2.6%)

$434,700 + $256,200

$690,900

2021

$9,002 (+1.9%)

$434,700 + $256,200

$690,900

2020

$8,833 (+7.2%)

$434,700 + $272,500

$707,200

2019

$8,242 (+4.3%)

$395,700 + $269,500

$665,200

2018

$7,903 (+5.3%)

$395,700 + $269,500

$665,200

2017

$7,503 (+3.0%)

$395,700 + $235,300

$631,000

2016

$7,282 (+11.9%)

$395,700 + $235,300

$631,000

2014

$6,509 (+3.0%)

$330,700 + $228,500

$559,200

2013

$6,319 (+3.2%)

$330,700 + $228,500

$559,200

2012

$6,123 (+1.4%)

$330,700 + $228,500

$559,200

2011

$6,039 (+3.5%)

$330,700 + $223,300

$554,000

2010

$5,834 (+5.7%)

$330,700 + $223,300

$554,000

2009

$5,518

$330,700 + $223,300

$554,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Sq. Ft.

2,315

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

143301

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
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Insulated, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Appliances
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,881
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 4881

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,225
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Highland Ave, near Needham Heights. Use GPS for best route.
UnparsedAddress: 98 Hunnewell St, Needham MA 02494

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,315
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 143301

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

John Eliot

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

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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

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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Estimated sale price

$2.52M – $3.05M

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Data from public records.

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101 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,708

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95 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6900 Sq. Ft.	$3,006,687

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87 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3327 Sq. Ft.	$1,670,237

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