This Needham Colonial Is Built for How You Actually Live. The 2002 colonial sits on a quiet street off Central Avenue, close enough to the new Sunita Williams Elementary School that mornings could mean a short walk instead of a scramble for the car. It's a neighborhood where owners tend to stay put, and this house, with room to spread out both inside and outside, is built to be lived in, not just looked at. Step through the front door and the layout opens up right away: a large foyer, formal living and dining rooms for holiday gatherings and dinner parties, and a kitchen built for real, everyday cooking. Granite counters, a generous island, double ovens, and two dishwashers make it functional for weeknight meals and for hosting without a second thought. The kitchen flows directly into a family room anchored by a fireplace, so whoever's cooking is never cut off from everyone else. A first-floor bedroom and full bath work as a guest suite, private office, or flexible space for extended stays. Upstairs, three more bedrooms share a full bath, and the primary suite has two walk-in closets and a primary bath that feels like you are in a luxury hotel with a double vanity, a walk-in shower, and stone tile underfoot.The finished, walkout lower level adds another 1,640 square feet beyond the home's 4,247 square feet above grade, so this isn't a basement in the traditional sense. It's an exercise room, a game room, and a home office, with a walkout leading up a few steps to the pool deck, so the transition from a workday to an evening swim is easy, not a production.Outside, the backyard is built for the warm months: a heated inground pool, a fenced yard, and a sprinkler system that keeps the landscaping looking cared for without extra effort. The solar panels are fully owned, not leased, which matters when thinking about long-term costs instead of just the next few years. A two-car attached garage and a paved driveway with room for six cars round out the 0.29-acre lot.This is a home built for space and proximity to one of Needham's newer schools, with a backyard that actually gets used, not just admired.
Pending
$2,400,000
94 Cynthia Rd, Needham, MA 02494
5beds
4,291sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.29 Acres Lot
$2,377,600 Zestimate®
$559/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous islandSprinkler systemHeated inground poolTwo-car attached garageLarge foyerTwo dishwashersDouble ovens
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Listed by:
Migdol Moore Team,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-444-8383,
Nancy Lanigan Moore 781-424-3527
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73566361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Second Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Water Softener
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Paper Based Countertops, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, Second Floor
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce, Exercise Room, Game Room, Home Office, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,291
- Total interior livable area: 4,291 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,291
- Finished area below ground: 1,640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:104.0 B:0053 L:0000.0,4269136
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $559/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,401,000
- Annual tax amount: $25,451
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,377,600
$2.26M - $2.50M
$6,396/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Pending sale | $2,400,000$559/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73566361 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Contingent | $2,400,000$559/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73566361 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000+29.7%$559/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73566361 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2021 | Sold | $1,850,000+6%$431/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2021 | Pending sale | $1,745,000$407/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72830971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2021 | Contingent | $1,745,000$407/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72830971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,745,000+92.8%$407/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72830971 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2002 | Sold | $905,225$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,451 -0.4% | $2,401,000 +17.7% |
| 2024 | $25,541 +9.6% | $2,040,000 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $23,296 +3.4% | $1,786,500 +6% |
| 2022 | $22,530 +18.3% | $1,685,100 +15.3% |
| 2021 | $19,042 +2.6% | $1,461,400 -1.6% |
| 2020 | $18,559 +5.4% | $1,485,900 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $17,615 +4.3% | $1,421,700 |
| 2018 | $16,890 +9.4% | $1,421,700 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $15,436 +3% | $1,298,200 |
| 2016 | $14,981 | $1,298,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02494
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunita Williams
- Middle: Pollard
- High: Needham High
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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