$1,898,000

28 Mercer Rd Needham Heights, MA 02494

Estimated payment $11,405/month

Total Views 10,139
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,954 Sq Ft
$480 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Eliot Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck

About This Home

Nestled on a private road in one of Needham’s most desirable neighborhoods, 28 Mercer Road presents an exceptional opportunity to own a home of grace, scale, and presence. A seamless blend of historic distinction and modern comfort, this stately Second Empire Victorian offers nearly 4,000 sq ft of refined living, showcasing bright, thoughtfully refreshed interiors. Entertain with ease in spacious formal and casual areas, or unwind outdoors on the private deck and patio. The property provides a peaceful retreat while remaining just moments from top-rated schools, fine dining, boutique shopping, and major commuter routes. Minutes from Needham Center, commuter rail, and excellent schools, this move-in ready home is ideal for discerning buyers seeking timeless architecture, character, and an exceptional location.

Listing Agent

Carina Bittar-Doyle

William Raveis R. E. & Home Services Listed on: 10/01/2025

William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,588

Year Built

  • Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Second Empire Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,954 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • ENERGY STAR Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Smart Irrigation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Eliot Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Renewable Energy
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141365

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Needham Heights Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,588

Year Built

Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Second Empire
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Subdivision Name: Needham Heights
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Cooktop, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wet Bar, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Storage, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3954
  • Living Area: 3954
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 141365
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16588

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $16,588 $1,564,900 $747,700 $817,200
2024 $17,250 $1,377,800 $534,100 $843,700
2023 $17,038 $1,306,600 $534,100 $772,500
2022 $16,171 $1,209,500 $468,500 $741,000
2021 $15,760 $1,209,500 $468,500 $741,000
2020 $14,971 $1,198,600 $469,000 $729,600
2019 $14,219 $1,147,600 $426,400 $721,200
2018 $13,633 $1,147,600 $426,400 $721,200
2017 $13,951 $1,173,300 $426,400 $746,900
2016 $6,992 $605,900 $426,400 $179,500
2015 $6,841 $605,900 $426,400 $179,500
2014 $6,467 $555,600 $387,600 $168,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $1,898,000 +63.6% $480 / Sq Ft
04/08/2016 04/08/16 Sold $1,160,000 -2.4% $294 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/08/2016 02/08/16 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2016 02/03/16 For Sale $1,189,000 0.0% $301 / Sq Ft
01/25/2016 01/25/16 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2016 01/15/16 For Sale $1,189,000 +112.3% $301 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Sold $560,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2014 06/28/14 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2014 06/25/14 Off Market $560,000 -- --
06/14/2014 06/14/14 Price Changed $579,000 -10.9% $150 / Sq Ft
06/01/2014 06/01/14 For Sale $650,000 -- $168 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $1,160,000 --
Deed $560,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $812,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73438131

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000068-000056