$1,610,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

78 Bird St Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,163 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$509 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 78 Bird Street – a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated Colonial with original hardwood throughout. This sunny spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers over 3,100 square feet of versatile living space. The main level features a front to back living room and a formal dining room with gleaming hardwood floors which opens to a bright and updated kitchen, and a spacious family room perfect for entertaining. A wide staircase leading to the second floor boasts a generous primary suite with an en suite bath and ample closet space, along with three additional bedrooms and updated baths. A finished lower level offers an in-law suite area with a kitchenette, a full bath, and can be utilized for a playroom, home office, or gym. Situated on a corner of a quiet cul de sac with a large fenced yard, the outdoor patio and space is ideal for gatherings, play, and relaxation. Located near top-rated schools, parks, commuter rail, and Needham Center. Walk to Broadmeadow school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacqueline Sandler

Louise Condon Realty Listed on: 04/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

The Denman Group

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,663

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Play Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137620

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,663

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Play Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living/Dining Rm Combo
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 182
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 195
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 260
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 153
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 325
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2567
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 596
  • Living Area: 3163
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5230
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 505.53
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 509.01
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • 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, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137620
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11587
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 168

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12663
  • Tax Book Number: 38215

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Powers Madison and Powers Daniel
Bought by
Brockway Daniel C and Prieto Andrea S
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Sandler
Louise Condon Realty
Buyer's Agent
The Denman Group
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
0.69%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.09%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,610,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $700,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $1,610,000 +0.7% $509 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $506 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $12,663 $1,194,600 $804,300 $390,300
2024 $12,601 $1,006,500 $591,900 $414,600
2023 $12,569 $963,900 $591,900 $372,000
2022 $11,784 $881,400 $524,100 $357,300
2021 $11,485 $881,400 $524,100 $357,300
2020 $11,025 $882,700 $524,100 $358,600
2019 $10,286 $830,200 $476,700 $353,500
2018 $9,863 $830,200 $476,700 $353,500
2017 $9,311 $783,100 $476,700 $306,400
2016 $9,073 $786,200 $476,700 $309,500
2015 $8,876 $786,200 $476,700 $309,500
2014 $8,119 $697,500 $397,700 $299,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73363727

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000017-000050