$955,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

781 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA 02494

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$515 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 4-minute walk to Needham Heights
  • Custom Closet System
  • Eliot Elementary School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2025

Beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings accent this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a welcoming front porch and sunroom! The first floor features maple flooring, a formal living room and dining room and a large kitchen with eat in area and pantry. First floor laundry and half bath. The second floor has oak flooring and 3 large bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor is large and has a 3/4 bath - it could be transformed into a gracious owner's suite! Bow windows in the main bedroom and living room. Washer, dryer and refrigerator included in sale. A level fenced back yard leads to the kitchen and the detached one car garage. With your updates to the 1950's kitchen and baths, this home will be a gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Doukas

Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham Listed on: 06/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Beveridge

Century 21 North East

Century 21 North East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • Entryway
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0033
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:069.0 B:0033 L:0000.0,141399

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,262

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Entry Hall
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 196
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 390
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 196
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 238
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 196
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 210
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1856
  • Living Area: 1856
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 525.32
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 514.55
  • MAIN SO: AN4339

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:069.0 B:0033 L:0000.0,141399
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 497

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9262
  • Tax Block: 0033
  • Tax Book Number: 9548
  • Tax Lot: 0000
  • Tax Map Number: 069

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Rooney Ft and Rooney
Bought by
Yu Jonathan and Yu Brenna
Seller's Agent
Leigh Doukas
Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Beveridge
Century 21 North East
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$955,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.05%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.69%
Original Mortgage
$573,000
Outstanding Balance
$573,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$399,632

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1962
Bought by
Rooney Ft and Rooney, Edmund A
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 $955,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $573,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $396,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $955,000 -2.1% $515 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $975,000 -- $525 / 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 $9,262 $873,800 $683,800 $190,000
2024 $9,036 $721,700 $461,400 $260,300
2023 $9,114 $698,900 $461,400 $237,500
2022 $8,457 $632,500 $404,700 $227,800
2021 $8,241 $632,500 $404,700 $227,800
2020 $7,765 $621,700 $404,800 $216,900
2019 $7,186 $580,000 $368,000 $212,000
2018 $6,890 $580,000 $368,000 $212,000
2017 $6,613 $556,200 $368,000 $188,200
2016 $6,419 $556,200 $368,000 $188,200
2015 $6,279 $556,200 $368,000 $188,200
2014 $6,163 $529,500 $373,900 $155,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73385981

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000069-000033