Construction is underway with a rare opportunity to customize finishes with an award-winning local design firm. Just 1 mile from town center in one of Needham’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this exceptional home features full-height ceilings, large-scale Marvin windows, high-end finishes, & custom carpentry throughout. The family room showcases wall-to-wall accordion doors, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The thoughtfully designed layout includes Thermador appliances, smart & energy-efficient systems, EV charging, optional attic space, & an oversized 2-car garage. Every bedroom offers an en suite bath & walk-in closet, anchored by a spa-like primary suite. The walk-out lower level features 10-foot ceilings with space for a gym, golf simulator and home theater, perfect for recreation and entertaining. The private backyard spaces framed by preserved mature trees create a peaceful retreat in a premier Needham location.
Sold for $3,175,000
$3,175,000
78 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492
6beds
5,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
10,387 Square Feet Lot
$3,186,400 Zestimate®
$547/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,186,400
$2.96M - $3.44M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Samantha Eisenberg Group 917-952-9966,
Compass 617-752-6845
Bought with:
Judith Brady
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73470009
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 368
- Dimensions: 16 x 23
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 17 x 18
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom, Media Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,800
- Total interior livable area: 5,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,900
- Finished area below ground: 1,900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot
- Size: 10,387 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 137962
- Zoning: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $547/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,070,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,345
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $3,175,000-3.6%$547/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73470009 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000$568/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73470009 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Listing removed | $3,295,000$568/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73435175 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000+758.1%$568/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73435175 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/1995 | Sold | $384,000$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,345 -2.8% | $1,070,300 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $11,669 -1.2% | $932,000 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $11,810 +3.9% | $905,700 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $11,362 +2.6% | $849,800 |
| 2021 | $11,073 +4.1% | $849,800 -0.2% |
| 2020 | $10,636 +7.9% | $851,600 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $9,853 +4.3% | $795,200 |
| 2018 | $9,447 +4.7% | $795,200 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $9,026 +3% | $759,100 |
| 2016 | $8,760 | $759,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02492
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Broadmeadow Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Broadmeadow
- Middle: Pollard
- High: Needham H.S.
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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Needham
- 02492
- 78 Birds Hill Ave
