$2,389,000

1275 Central Ave Needham, MA 02492

Estimated payment $14,797/month

Total Views 1,564
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,251 Sq Ft
$382 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Media Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Spa
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Needham’s desirable Forest Edge neighborhood & Newman School district, this center-entrance Colonial offers over 4,850 SF of above-grade living space plus 1,400 SF of finished walk-out lower level. Features include a first-floor office, custom millwork, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room with fireplace. The second floor offers an expansive primary suite, spacious bedrooms, laundry, and a versatile media room with full bath. The finished lower level provides flexible space for recreation, fitness, guests, or a home office. Enjoy a private fenced in backyard with patio, hot tub, mature landscaping, and outdoor entertaining area. Heated two-car garage and new 2026 roof. Convenient to Needham Center, commuter rail, Route 95, conservation trails, and top-rated schools.

Listing Agent

Christine Norcross

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 06/10/2026

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Co-Listing Agent

Deborah Cerra

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,627

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11,325 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • 7 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Media Room
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Pot Filler

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Newman Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 6 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 146360

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Edge Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,627

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Edge
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Seat, Library, Media Room, Game Room, Central Vacuum
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Decorative Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4851
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1400
  • Living Area: 6251
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 7
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 6
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146360
  • Zoning: SRA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 23627

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Newman
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pollard

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $22,462 $2,119,100 $719,900 $1,399,200
2024 $21,971 $1,754,900 $430,900 $1,324,000
2023 $21,442 $1,644,300 $430,900 $1,213,400
2022 $19,786 $1,479,900 $395,500 $1,084,400
2021 $19,283 $1,479,900 $395,500 $1,084,400
2020 $19,014 $1,522,300 $395,500 $1,126,800
2019 $18,099 $1,460,800 $359,700 $1,101,100
2018 $17,354 $1,460,800 $359,700 $1,101,100
2017 $15,746 $1,324,300 $359,700 $964,600
2016 $15,282 $1,324,300 $359,700 $964,600
2015 $14,951 $1,324,300 $359,700 $964,600
2014 $15,004 $1,289,000 $367,900 $921,100
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/10/2026 06/10/26 For Sale $2,389,000 -- $382 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $1,279,000 --
Deed $1,279,000 --
Deed $1,345,000 --
Deed $1,345,000 --
Deed $460,000 --
Deed $460,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $525,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $525,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $850,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,320,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73533613

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000216-000034

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