781 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494 - Photo 1

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$955,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,856 Sq. Ft.
0.2 Acres
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 781 Highland Ave

General

Sold For: $955,000
Taxes: $9,262 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MLSPin
MLS ID: 73385981
Added to Site: 225 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Entry Hall
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main - Full Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, Vinyl Flooring, First
Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Vinyl Flooring, Second
Bathroom 3: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Vinyl, Third

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: 14.00 x 14.00, Second, 196 Sq. Ft.
Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 14.00 x 13.00, Second, 182 Sq. Ft.
Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 14.00 x 14.00, Second, 196 Sq. Ft.
Bedroom 4: 3/4 Bathroom, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, 26.00 x 15.00, Third, 390 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, Bay/Bow/Box Window(s), 15.00 x 14.00, First, 210 Sq. Ft.
Kitchen: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Flooring, Bay/Bow/Box Window(s), Gas Stove, 14.00 x 14.00, First, 196 Sq. Ft.
Dining Room: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, 17.00 x 14.00, First, 238 Sq. Ft.
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor

Exterior

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Color: Blue

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

Area: Needham Heights
County: Norfolk
Driving Directions: Highland Avenue near Alfreton Road in Needham Heights

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven, Connection for Gas Dryer

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Roof: Shingle
Square Feet: 1,856
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Living Area: 1,856 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Dimensions: .2
Lot Features: Easements, Level

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $514.55
Tax Amount: $9,262
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Parcel owns driveway and garage, easement for property behind to pass over it. Dishwasher may need replacement
Property ID: M:069.0 B:0033 L:0000.0, 141399
Block/Lot/Section: 33

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Schools

Schools serving 781 Highland Ave

School District:Needham School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Eliot Elementary School, Needham, MA 135 Wellesley Avenue, Needham, MA 02494	K-5	0.8 mi
High Rock School 77 Ferndale Road, Needham, MA 02492	6-	1.5 mi
Pollard Middle School 200 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 02492	7-8	1.4 mi
Needham High School 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA 02494	9-12	0.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 781 Highland Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/18/2025

Sold

$955,000

-2.05%

MLS

6/05/2025

Listed

$975,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

151 Oakland St, Wellesley, MA 02481 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$4,950,000

Open House

151 Oakland St Wellesley, MA 02481

Single Family
Active
Updated 7 hours ago

6
Beds
5
Total Baths
6,990
Sq. Ft.

1151 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$1,195,000

Open House

1151 Walnut St #301 Newton, MA 02461

Condo
Active
Updated 6 hours ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,055
Sq. Ft.

Listed by The Alison Haran Real Esate Group (617) 731-2447 and Todd Glaskin (617) 593-5685

7 Westland Terrace, Newton, MA 02465 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$900,000

Open House

7 Westland Terrace Newton, MA 02465

Single Family
Active
Updated 1 day ago

3
Beds
1
Total Bath
2,304
Sq. Ft.

Listed by DelRose-McShane Team (617) 515-7715

Just Listed

$1,300,000

Open House

123 Park St Newton, MA 02458

Single Family
Active
Updated 1 day ago

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
2,991
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Ilene Solomon (617) 702-6050 and Karyn Moffa (508) 847-6368

16 Stearns Rd, Wellesley, MA 02482 - Photo 1

16 Stearns Rd #304 Wellesley, MA 02482

Condo
Active
Updated 1 day ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,571
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Marjorie Gold (617) 549-0181

16 Stearns Rd #101 Wellesley, MA 02482

Condo
Active
Updated 1 day ago

2
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,788
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Kennedy Lynch Gold Team (617) 784-2829 and Marjorie Gold (617) 549-0181

39 Audubon Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481 - Photo 1

39 Audubon Rd Wellesley, MA 02481

Single Family
Active
Updated 1 day ago

5
Beds
7
Total Baths
7,461
Sq. Ft.

180 Hunnewell, Newton, MA 02458 - Photo 1

180 Hunnewell #180 Newton, MA 02458

Single Family
Active
Updated 18 hours ago

4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3,384
Sq. Ft.

Listed by The Jeff Groper Group (617) 240-8000

403 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494 - Photo 1

Sold

$915,000

403 Hunnewell St #403 Needham, MA 02494

Townhouse
Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,590
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Janice Boornazian

136 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02492 - Photo 1

Sold

$1,050,000

136 Hillside Ave Needham, MA 02492

Multi-Family
Closed

2
Units
4
Total Beds
0.23
Acres

6 McCulloch St, Needham, MA 02494 - Photo 1

Sold

$995,000

6 McCulloch St #6 Needham, MA 02494

Condo
Closed

3
Beds
4
Total Baths
2,404
Sq. Ft.

36 Davenport Rd, Needham, MA 02494 - Photo 1

Sold

$949,000

36 Davenport Rd Needham, MA 02494

Single Family
Closed
Updated 8 days ago

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
2,633
Sq. Ft.

781 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494 (MLS# 73385981) is a Single Family property that was sold at $955,000 on July 18, 2025. This property was listed by Leigh Doukas from our Westwood-Needham Regional Office.Want to learn more about 781 Highland Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Needham? You can browse all Needham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

781 Highland Ave Needham, MA 02494