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#73385994, Maura Cutting, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
$975,000 List price
781 Highland Ave Needham, MA 02494
$10,000
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4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,856 sqft
0.2 acres
$525 / sqft
House
Property details
About 781 Highland Ave
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! Showings start at OH Saturday 1-3!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
Size1,856 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73385981
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior: Entry Hall
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Exterior: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $975,000
- Price/SqFt: $525
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,036
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Easement, Level
- Directions: Highland Avenue near Alfreton Road in Needham Heights
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 1,856 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
- MLS Number: 73385981
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham
- Office Phone: (781) 444-7400
- Listing Agent: Leigh Doukas
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $721,700 | $9,036 |
| 2023 | $698,900 | $9,114 |
| 2022 | $632,500 | $8,457 |
| 2021 | $632,500 | $8,241 |
| 2020 | $621,700 | $7,765 |
| 2019 | $580,000 | $7,186 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•585 Central Ave
6
John Eliot
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•135 Wellesley Ave
9
William Mitchell
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•187 Brookline St
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 $99,554. Typical income of Needham, MA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
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Frequently asked questions
About 781 Highland Ave
The listing price of 781 Highland Ave property is $975,000.
The property 781 Highland Ave is a house located in Needham, Massachusetts, 02494.
Active Listing: 781 Highland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 781 Highland Ave are: Sunita L. Williams Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), John Eliot (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), William Mitchell (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Pollard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), High Rock School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oak Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Needham High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wellesley High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,036 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 781 Highland Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 781 Highland Ave is 1,856 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 781 Highland Ave is 1920.
This home is located at 781 Highland Ave in Needham, MA and zip code 02494. This 1,856 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $975,000.
Needham, MA housing market in May 2025 saw over 21 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 5 sold below. Between April and May 2025, Needham, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 15.4%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $1,642,800, while the average time on the real estate market was 18 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.