Beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings accent this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a welcoming front porch and sunroom! The first floor features maple flooring, a formal living room and dining room and a large kitchen with eat in area and pantry. First floor laundry and half bath. The second floor has oak flooring and 3 large bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor is large and has a 3/4 bath - it could be transformed into a gracious owner's suite! Bow windows in the main bedroom and living room. Washer, dryer and refrigerator included in sale. A level fenced back yard leads to the kitchen and the detached one car garage. With your updates to the 1950's kitchen and baths, this home will be a gem!
Sold for $955,000 on 07/18/25
$955,000
781 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
4beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$941,300 Zestimate®
$515/sqft
$4,304 Estimated rent
Home value
$941,300
$875,000 - $1.02M
$4,304/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 18, 2025 at 09:39am
Listed by:
Leigh Doukas 617-966-1245,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham 781-444-7400
Bought with:
Shannon Beveridge
Century 21 North East
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73385981
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 26 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Entry Hall
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Easements, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:069.0 B:0033 L:0000.0,141399
- Zoning: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Location
- Region: Needham
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $955,000-2.1%$515/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73385981 | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+66.4%$525/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73385981 | ||
| 6/25/2010 | Listing removed | $585,900$316/sqft |
Source: NRT NewEngland #71053872 | ||
| 3/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $585,900-9.2%$316/sqft |
Source: NRT NewEngland #71053872 | ||
| 9/16/2008 | Listing removed | $645,000$348/sqft |
Source: NCI #70762961 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,262 +2.5% | $873,800 +21.1% |
| 2024 | $9,036 -0.9% | $721,700 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $9,114 +7.8% | $698,900 +10.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02494
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Eliot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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Estimated market value
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