28 Mercer Rd

3,954 Sq. Ft.
$480 / Sq. Ft.
3,954
Sq. Ft.
$480
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on a private road in one of Needham’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this stately Second Empire Victorian offers nearly 4,000 sq ft of elegant living space. Rich in historic character and thoughtfully refreshed for modern living. This move-in-ready home features bright, expansive living areas and a flexible layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a private outdoor setting with deck and patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. A park just across the street provides...Nestled on a private road in one of Needham’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this stately Second Empire Victorian offers nearly 4,000 sq ft of elegant living space. Rich in historic character and thoughtfully refreshed for modern living. This move-in-ready home features bright, expansive living areas and a flexible layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a private outdoor setting with deck and patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. A park just across the street provides green space and recreation right outside your door. Ideally located minutes from Needham Center, commuter rail, top-rated schools, dining, shopping, and major commuter routes.
  1. Listed by Carina Bittar-Doyle • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Property Details for 28 Mercer Road

Town
Needham
MLS Area
Needham Heights
Area
MA-Needham-Needham Heights, MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Victorian, Second Empire
Style
Garden, Victorian, Second Empire
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/10/2026 03:05 AM

Property Details for 28 Mercer Road

StatusActive
MLS #73483504
Days on Market14
Taxes$16,588 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1941
CountyNorfolk County

Location

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Building Information for 28 Mercer Road

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$10,594 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,211

Property Taxes

$1,382

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 28 Mercer Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3954.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Eliot Elementary School
  • High School: Needham High School
  • Middle School: Pollard Middle School
  • Neighborhood: Needham Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • 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
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Double Vanity,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 15.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wet Bar,Wine Chiller,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • 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
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 266.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 19.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Disclosures: Some photos may include virtual staging for illustrative purposes and inspiration. Fireplace is currently not operational. Unfinished basement offers additional storage or future potential.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 141365
  • Assessments: $1,564,900
  • Book: 3633
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SRB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 28 Mercer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73483504

$1,898,000
Dec 1, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000
Apr 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568914187

$1,160,000

+53.2% / yr

Apr 8, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,160,000
Feb 7, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71949065

Jan 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,189,000
Jul 24, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431972526

$560,000
Jul 24, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71691110

$560,000
Jun 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71691110

Jun 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71691110

$650,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73483504

$1,898,000
12/01/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438131

$1,898,000
04/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568914187

$1,160,000

+53.2% / yr

04/08/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,160,000
02/07/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71949065

01/15/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71949065

$1,189,000
07/24/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #431972526

$560,000
07/24/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71691110

$560,000
06/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71691110

06/01/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71691110

$650,000

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Public Records for 28 Mercer Road

Taxable ValueLand$747,700Additions$817,200Total$1,564,900
Tax Record2025$16,588 ($1,382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,561 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated2005ZoningSRBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:068.0 B:0056 L:0000.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 28 Mercer Road

This home is within Needham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eliot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

High Rock School
Public6

Pollard Middle School
Public7 to 8

Needham High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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28 Mercer Road is a single family home for sale in Needham, MA 02494. This property was listed for sale on March 6, 2026 by William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, it's currently listed at $1,898,000. It has been on the market for a total of 14 days and was last sold on April 8, 2016. This listing's school district is Needham School District. Nearby schools include Eliot Elementary School, High Rock School and Pollard Middle School. 28 Mercer Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,954 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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