Sold for $955,000

$955,000

781 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494

4beds

1,856sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

8,712 Square Feet Lot

$984,200 Zestimate^®

$515/sqft

$4,678 Estimated rent

Home value

$984,200

$905,000 - $1.06M

$4,678/mo

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What's special

Detached one car garageDining roomEat in areaHardwood floorsFirst floor laundryWelcoming front porchHalf bath

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!

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

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
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 Report a problem
6/5/2025	Listed for sale	$975,000+66.4%$525/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73385981 Report a problem
6/25/2010	Listing removed	$585,900$316/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71053872 Report a problem
3/30/2010	Listed for sale	$585,900-9.2%$316/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #71053872 Report a problem
9/16/2008	Listing removed	$645,000$348/sqft
Source: NCI #70762961 Report a problem
5/20/2008	Listed for sale	$645,000$348/sqft
Source: MLS Property Information Network #70762961 Report a problem

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%
2022	$8,457 +2.6%	$632,500
2021	$8,241 +6.1%	$632,500 +1.7%
2020	$7,765 +8.1%	$621,700 +7.2%
2019	$7,186 +4.3%	$580,000
2018	$6,890 +4.2%	$580,000 +4.3%
2017	$6,613 +3%	$556,200
2016	$6,419	$556,200