Solid, well-built and set back from the road is this 3-bedroom, one bath ranch-style home. Classic appeal and brimming with possibilities. The perfect starter, downsizing or investment home. Located less than 1/4 mile to Eliot Elementary School. This turnkey home features an open-concept layout, living room with fireplace and updated eat-in kitchen. Three season sunroom provides extra space for entertaining and overlooks the large private back yard with storage shed. Well maintained with newer boiler (2019), oil tank (2020), replacement windows (2010) and roof (2005). Walk out basement with laundry and large rec room for all your family gatherings. Great location for commuting near Newton and Wellesley line with easy access for Boston commute by MBTA, Commuter rail, and Routes 9 & 95. This property has ample space for outdoor enjoyment or future expansion. Showings start Friday with Open houses 11:30 - 1:30 Sat. and Sun. 3/1 -3/2 BEST VALUE IN NEEDHAM
Sold for $1,000,000
$1,000,000
79 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
3beds
1,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,035,600 Zestimate®
$909/sqft
$3,556 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,035,600
$953,000 - $1.13M
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Open-concept layoutUpdated eat-in kitchenWalk out basementThree season sunroomLarge rec room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marie Moore Shapiro 617-894-5244,
Hawthorn Properties 617-840-3463
Bought with:
The Mavroules Team
Good Deeds Realty Partners
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73338899
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Play Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Frontage length: 87.00
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Easements, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 143283
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $909/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $659,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,253
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2025 | Sold | $1,000,000+11.2%$909/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Contingent | $899,000$817/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+286.7%$817/sqft |
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| 7/26/1996 | Sold | $232,500$211/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,015 +21.3% | $944,800 +43.3% |
| 2024 | $8,253 -2% | $659,200 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $8,420 +7.2% | $645,700 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $7,858 +2.6% | $587,700 |
| 2021 | $7,658 +5% | $587,700 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $7,293 +8.3% | $583,900 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $6,734 +4.3% | $543,500 |
| 2018 | $6,457 +3.5% | $543,500 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $6,240 +2.7% | $524,800 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $6,077 | $526,600 |
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Neighborhood: 02494
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John EliotGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10High Rock SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Eliot
- Middle: Pollard
- High: Nhs
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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