$899,000

79 Hunnewell St Needham, MA 02494

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,100 sqft
0.3 acres
$817 / sqft
House

Property details

About 79 Hunnewell St

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

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,100 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73338899
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73338899
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Hawthorn Properties
  • Office Phone: (617) 840-3463
  • Listing Agent: Marie Moore Shapiro

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79 Hunnewell St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 26, 1996
Home Sold
$232,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$659,200$8,253
2023$645,700$8,420
2022$587,700$7,858
2021$587,700$7,658
2020$583,900$7,293
2019$543,500$6,734

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

585 Central Ave

6

John Eliot

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

135 Wellesley Ave

9

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

45 Hastings St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $115,471. Typical income of Needham, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

8%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
28%
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?

29%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
36%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 79 Hunnewell St

This home is located at 79 Hunnewell St in Needham, MA and zip code 02494. This 1,100 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.

Over 4 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Needham, MA. In the same period over 7 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. In February 2025 in Needham, MA there were 7.4% more homes for sale than in January. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 47 days, the median list price was $1,575,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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