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#73373664, The Varano Realty Group, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
$2,595,000 List price
179 Melrose Ave Needham, MA 02492
4 beds
5 full, 1 partial
5,261 sqft
0.2 acres
$493 / sqft
House
Property details
About 179 Melrose Ave
Spectacular 2011 colonial on one of Needham's ladder streets, only a few blocks to town center and Mitchell school, this 4 bed, 5.5 bath home has it all! Covered front porch with swing and mature landscaping welcome you. Inside, arts and crafts style wainscoting, soaring ceilings, crown moldings, walnut floors, and high-end finishes throughout. 1st floor boasts livingroom; diningroom; study; kitchen with island, Subzero refrigerator, stainless appliances, white custom cabinetry and dining area; fireplaced familyroom; and slider to magnificent patio with built-in firepit and level fenced yard! Upstairs you will find private primary suite with vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, luxury bathroom with soaking tub and large tiled shower; 2 corner family bedrooms share double vanity bath; a corner ensuite bedroom; and laundry room. 3rd floor ideal for guest suite or office, with full bath. Basement with high ceilings, rec room, office/gym/bed option, and amazing music room. Welcome home!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,261 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.21 Acres
Year built2011
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
MLS #73374828
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier, Wine Cooler, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce, Closet - Linen, Recessed Lighting, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Bathroom, Office, Media Room, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Exterior: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,595,000
- Price/SqFt: $493
- Annual Tax Amount: $23,394
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Great Plain Ave to Melrose
- Year Built: 2011
- Living Area: 5,261 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 73374828
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
- Office Phone: (617) 969-2121
- Listing Agent: Benna Rondini
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | Home Sold | $1,275,000 |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Home Sold | $570,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,868,500 | $23,394 |
| 2023 | $1,626,800 | $21,213 |
| 2022 | $1,527,400 | $20,421 |
| 2021 | $1,527,400 | $19,902 |
| 2020 | $1,484,500 | $18,541 |
| 2019 | $1,412,700 | $17,503 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
William Mitchell
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•187 Brookline St
8
Broadmeadow
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•120 Broad Meadow Rd
8
Newman Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•1155 Central Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $150,000. Residents of Needham, MA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
5%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
34%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
38%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 179 Melrose Ave
The listing price of 179 Melrose Ave property is $2,595,000.
The property 179 Melrose Ave is a house located in Needham, Massachusetts, 02492.
Active Listing: 179 Melrose Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 179 Melrose Ave are: William Mitchell (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Broadmeadow (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Pollard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), High Rock School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Charles E. Brown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Needham High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wellesley High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $23,394 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 10, 2011 for $1,275,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 179 Melrose Ave has 4 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 179 Melrose Ave is 5,261 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 179 Melrose Ave is 2011.
This home is located at 179 Melrose Ave in Needham, MA and zip code 02492. This 5,261 square foot home, which was built in 2011, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,595,000.
Needham, MA housing market in April 2025 saw over 17 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 7 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Needham, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20.6%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 23 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,683,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.