A compelling Needham opportunity for builders, contractors, investors, or end users with vision. Set on an approximately 15,500 sq ft lot and surrounded by higher-value homes, this property offers strong upside in a highly desirable location. The existing 1840 structure is being sold strictly as-is and will require significant renovation, expansion, or potential redevelopment. Whether the goal is a custom renovation, new construction, or long-term investment, the property presents a valuable project opportunity for the right buyer. Shown by appointment only.
Pending
Price cut: $150K (5/29)
$799,000
1069 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
3beds
2,705sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
0.36 Acres Lot
$765,500 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Larger lot
- 118 days |
- 74 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Migdol Moore Team,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-444-8383,
Nancy Lanigan Moore 781-424-3527
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73505674
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,705
- Total interior livable area: 2,705 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,705
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:120.0 B:0012 L:0000.0,143852
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,053,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,162
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$765,500
Estimated sales range
$727,000 - $804,000
Rent Zestimate®
$4,645/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$295/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$295/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $799,000-15.8%$295/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $949,000-12.5%$351/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,085,000$401/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,085,000+2793.3%$401/sqft |
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| 2/15/1974 | Sold | $37,500$14/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,162 +25.6% | $1,053,000 +48.4% |
| 2024 | $8,884 -0.7% | $709,600 +3.4% |
| 2023 | $8,948 +3.1% | $686,200 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $8,681 +2.6% | $649,300 |
| 2021 | $8,460 +5.5% | $649,300 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $8,017 +7.8% | $641,900 +6.9% |
| 2019 | $7,440 +4.3% | $600,500 |
| 2018 | $7,134 +4.5% | $600,500 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $6,830 +3% | $574,400 |
| 2016 | $6,629 | $574,400 |
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Neighborhood: 02492
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Newman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10High Rock SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newman
- Middle: Pollard
- High: Needham Hs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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