Elevated living awaits in this sun-filled center entrance Colonial! Thoughtfully designed for today’s lifestyle, the open floor plan offers seamless flow for entertaining. A beautifully updated kitchen with a generous island and dining area opens to an expansive front-to-back family room with soaring ceilings and a striking fireplace. Formal living room and an elegant dining room featuring wainscoting, crown molding and tray ceilings add timeless sophistication. Enjoy outdoor living from the back deck or the inviting three-season porch overlooking a fenced yard. Flexible first-floor bonus room perfect for a 5th bedroom, office, den, or playroom. The spacious primary suite features a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, with jacuzzi & shower. Oversized two-car garage with mudroom, abundant storage, and a lower level ready for finishing to create additional living space. Ideally situated near John Eliot Elementary, town center, commuter rail, and major routes.
Sold for $1,650,000
$1,650,000
259 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02494
4beds
3,019sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
10,193 Square Feet Lot
$1,649,700 Zestimate®
$547/sqft
$6,305 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,649,700
$1.55M - $1.75M
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Listed by:
Wilson Group 781-424-6286,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000,
Ryan Wilson 781-424-6286
Bought with:
Colombo Amara ONE Team
Realty ONE Group Suburban Lifestyle
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73490780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Garage Access,Radon Remediation System,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,019
- Total interior livable area: 3,019 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,819
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,193 sqft
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 142293
- Zoning: unknown
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Needham
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $1,650,000+6.5%$547/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Contingent | $1,550,000$513/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+47.6%$513/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Sold | $1,050,000-3.7%$348/sqft |
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| 6/24/2019 | Pending sale | $1,090,000-7.2%$361/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72487692 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2019 | Price change | $1,175,000-4.1%$389/sqft |
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| 5/7/2019 | Price change | $1,225,000-5.7%$406/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72487692 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+57.5%$430/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St. #72487692 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2011 | Sold | $825,000+6.3%$273/sqft |
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| 5/14/2007 | Sold | $776,000-12.8%$257/sqft |
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| 6/30/2006 | Sold | $890,000+27.1%$295/sqft |
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| 7/15/2004 | Sold | $700,000$232/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,545 +8.4% | $1,466,500 +28% |
| 2024 | $14,339 +1.7% | $1,145,300 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $14,098 +4.6% | $1,081,100 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $13,481 +3.2% | $1,008,300 +0.6% |
| 2021 | $13,061 +5.1% | $1,002,400 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $12,431 +10.2% | $995,300 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $11,284 +4.3% | $910,700 |
| 2018 | $10,819 +10.8% | $910,700 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $9,763 +2.3% | $821,100 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $9,541 | $826,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02494
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John EliotGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Eliot
- Middle: Pollard
- High: Needham
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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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Needham
- 02494
- 259 Central Ave
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