259 Central Ave Needham Heights, MA 02494
Estimated payment $9,570/month
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Eliot Elementary School Rated A
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is near public transit and schools
About This Home
Elevated living awaits in this sun-filled center entrance Colonial! Thoughtfully designed for today’s lifestyle, the open floor plan offers seamless flow for entertaining. A beautifully updated kitchen with a generous island and dining area opens to an expansive front-to-back family room with soaring ceilings and a striking fireplace. Formal living room and an elegant dining room featuring wainscoting, crown molding and tray ceilings add timeless sophistication. Enjoy outdoor living from the back deck or the inviting three-season porch overlooking a fenced yard. Flexible first-floor bonus room perfect for a 5th bedroom, office, den, or playroom. The spacious primary suite features a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet, with jacuzzi & shower. Oversized two-car garage with mudroom, abundant storage, and a lower level ready for finishing to create additional living space. Ideally situated near John Eliot Elementary, town center, commuter rail, and major routes.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,545
Year Built
- Built in 2005
Lot Details
- 10,193 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Gentle Sloping Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Driveway
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Radon Mitigation System
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Crown Molding
- Cathedral Ceiling
- 1 Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
Partially Finished Basement
- Garage Access
- Block Basement Construction
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Schools
- John Eliot Elementary School
- Pollard Middle School
- Needham High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 2 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 142293
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 | $15,545 | $1,466,500 | $670,800 | $795,700 |
| 2024 | $14,339 | $1,145,300 | $408,800 | $736,500 |
| 2023 | $14,098 | $1,081,100 | $408,800 | $672,300 |
| 2022 | $13,481 | $1,008,300 | $365,000 | $643,300 |
| 2021 | $13,061 | $1,002,400 | $365,000 | $637,400 |
| 2020 | $12,431 | $995,300 | $365,000 | $630,300 |
| 2019 | $11,284 | $910,700 | $331,800 | $578,900 |
| 2018 | $10,819 | $910,700 | $331,800 | $578,900 |
| 2017 | $9,763 | $821,100 | $331,800 | $489,300 |
| 2016 | $9,541 | $826,800 | $331,800 | $495,000 |
| 2015 | $9,335 | $826,800 | $331,800 | $495,000 |
| 2014 | $9,381 | $805,900 | $276,600 | $529,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 03/31/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | For Sale | $1,550,000 | +47.6% | $513 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/09/2019 08/09/19 | Sold | $1,050,000 | -3.7% | $350 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/24/2019 06/24/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/19/2019 06/19/19 | Price Changed | $1,090,000 | -7.2% | $363 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/04/2019 06/04/19 | Price Changed | $1,175,000 | -4.1% | $392 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/07/2019 05/07/19 | Price Changed | $1,225,000 | -5.7% | $408 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/24/2019 04/24/19 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $433 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $825,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $825,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $776,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $776,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $890,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $890,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $700,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $700,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $660,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $620,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $620,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73490780
APN: NEED-000087-000069
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