Last Sold Price
3 beds1,100 sqft$909/sqft
79 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494

Description

Solid, well-built and set back from the road is this 3-bedroom, one bath ranch-style home. Classic appeal and brimming with possibilities. The perfect starter, downsizing or investment home. Located less than 1/4 mile to Eliot Elementary School. This turnkey home features an open-concept layout, living room with fireplace and updated eat-in kitchen. Three season sunroom provides extra space for entertaining and overlooks the large private back yard with storage shed. Well maintained with newer boiler...Solid, well-built and set back from the road is this 3-bedroom, one bath ranch-style home. Classic appeal and brimming with possibilities. The perfect starter, downsizing or investment home. Located less than 1/4 mile to Eliot Elementary School. This turnkey home features an open-concept layout, living room with fireplace and updated eat-in kitchen. Three season sunroom provides extra space for entertaining and overlooks the large private back yard with storage shed. Well maintained with newer boiler (2019), oil tank (2020), replacement windows (2010) and roof (2005). Walk out basement with laundry and large rec room for all your family gatherings. Great location for commuting near Newton and Wellesley line with easy access for Boston commute by MBTA, Commuter rail, and Routes 9 & 95. This property has ample space for outdoor enjoyment or future expansion. Showings start Friday with Open houses 11:30 - 1:30 Sat. and Sun. 3/1 -3/2 BEST VALUE IN NEEDHAM
LISTING CLOSED: 04/21/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marie Moore Shapiro • Hawthorn Properties

Property Details for 79 Hunnewell Street

Status
MLS #
73338899
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$8,253 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1954
Town
Needham
Area
MA-Needham
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$921,500

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

[Needham, MA]

9 comparable properties found

a living room with furniture fireplace and window
1/32
1

$995,000

Sold 11/27/24

3
Bedrooms
1,078
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$730,000 | 181 St Mary Street, Needham, MA 02494
1/11
2

$730,000

Sold 03/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,152
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
3

$999,999

Sold 06/17/26

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,304
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$931,000 | 31 Birds Hill Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
1/16
4

$931,000

Sold 04/15/26

3
Bedrooms
1,210
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/16
5

$900,000

Sold 02/26/26

3
Bedrooms
806
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
6

$905,000

Sold 02/12/26

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
924
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$921,500 | 208 Fair Oaks Park, Needham, MA 02492
1/43
7

$921,500

Sold 02/07/25

3
Bedrooms
1,343
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
8

$925,000

Sold 11/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,322
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/25
9

$700,000

Sold 09/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,232
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hawthorn Properties, Marie Moore Shapiro

Sold By Good Deeds Realty Partners, The Mavroules Team

Add your commute

Building Information for 79 Hunnewell Street

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,371 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,771 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$688

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 79 Hunnewell Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1100.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: John Eliot
  • High School: Nhs
  • Middle School: Pollard
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Easements, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: House needs exterior paint - quote in hand - one bedroom being used as an office. Drain easement for water run off
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 143283
  • Assessments: $659,200
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 87.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 79 Hunnewell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73338899

$1,000,000
Mar 2, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73338899

Mar 2, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73338899

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73338899

$1,000,000
03/02/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73338899

03/02/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73338899

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 79 Hunnewell Street

Taxable ValueLand$750,500Additions$194,300Total$944,800
Tax Record2025$10,015 ($835 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,082 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,082 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt542 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,371 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1999ZoningBCountyNORFOLKAPNNEED M:107.0 B:0026 L:0000.0

Schools near 79 Hunnewell Street

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
John Eliot
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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 02494

Contact Agent | 210 West Street, Unit 210, Needham, MA 02494
1/8
Compass Coming Soon

Contact Agent

4
Bedrooms
4,560
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,200,000 | 114 Parish Road, Needham, MA 02494
1/27

$1,200,000

5
Bedrooms
2,167
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
$1,249,000 | 308 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494
1/30

$1,249,000

4
Bedrooms
1,689
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,484,900 | 219 Hunting Road, Needham, MA 02494
1/20

$1,484,900

4
Bedrooms
2,500
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with yard
1/3
Compass Coming Soon

$3,250,000

6
Bedrooms
6,533
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,399,000 | 150 Woodbine Circle, Needham, MA 02494
1/20
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,399,000

4
Bedrooms
2,552
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,145,000 | 45 Crescent Road, Unit 45, Needham, MA 02494
1/25

$1,145,000

3
Bedrooms
1,982
Square Feet
$949,900 | 309 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
1/37

$949,900

4
Bedrooms
2,004
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a front view of a house with garden and porch
1/41

$1,550,000

4
Bedrooms
2,915
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 79 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA 02494
$1,000,000
3
1,100
12,371
$215,000
4
1.5
988
11,326
$1,140,000
5
3,327
13,939
$1,044,500
4
3,755
11,761
$555,000
4
1,886
10,019
3
1
1,232
10,934

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Hawthorn Properties, Marie Moore Shapiro

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.