Under contract

Price cut: $150K (5/29)

$799,000

1069 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492

3beds

2,705sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1840

0.36 Acres Lot

$768,200 Zestimate^®

$295/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Larger lot

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.

62 days

3,431

122

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

$768,200

$730,000 - $807,000

$4,839/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/18/2026	Contingent	$799,000$295/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73505674 Report a problem
5/29/2026	Price change	$799,000-15.8%$295/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73505674 Report a problem
5/8/2026	Listed for sale	$949,000-12.5%$351/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73505674 Report a problem
5/6/2026	Contingent	$1,085,000$401/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73505674 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Listed for sale	$1,085,000+2793.3%$401/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73505674 Report a problem
2/15/1974	Sold	$37,500$14/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

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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