1688 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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1688 Central Ave
Needham, MA 02492

  • 4 Beds
  • 2,656 sqft (on 3.47 acres)
4 Beds
2,656 sqft
(on 3.47 acres)

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
162 Hampshire Rd, Wellesley, MA
3.74
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
10/29/25
4
4
3,334
39 Mark Lee Rd, Needham, MA
2.44
Lot/Land
$1,100,000
01/05/26
-
-
29 Rockland St, Wellesley Hills, MA
2.87
Lot/Land
$800,000
07/27/26
-
-
67 Old Colony Rd, Wellesley, MA
3.32
Lot/Land
$2,180,000
08/29/25
-
-
23 River Park St, Needham, MA
3.39
Lot/Land
$780,000
07/16/26
-
-
87 Hundreds Rd, Wellesley, MA
3.66
Lot/Land
$5,600,000
10/16/25
-
-
35 Albion Rd, Wellesley, MA
3.67
Lot/Land
$2,800,000
01/27/26
-
-
725 Wellesley St, Weston, MA
4.35
Lot/Land
$1,530,000
08/15/25
-
-
16 Columbia Ave, Newton, MA
4.07
Lot/Land
$1,870,000
08/10/26
-
-
11 Stonegate Ln, Westwood, MA
4.46
Lot/Land
$1,300,000
04/02/26
-
-

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
11 Village Ln, Needham, MA 02492
0.10
$5,877,100
7
8
11,389
Off Market
29 Carleton Dr, Needham, MA 02492
0.15
$3,319,500
4
3.5
5,300
Off Market
37 Carleton Dr, Needham, MA 02492
0.16
$3,980,000
4
4
4,420
Recently Sold
260 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.21
$2,248,100
4
4.5
5,228
Off Market
210 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.22
$1,850,700
4
3
4,008
Off Market
160 Country Way, Needham, MA 02492
0.20
$1,663,600
4
3.5
3,847
Off Market
1780 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.24
$3,995,000
6
6.5
7,867
For Sale
311 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.25
$4,811,700
6
7.5
8,774
Off Market
362 Country Way, Needham, MA 02492
0.25
$1,700,000
4
3.5
2,293
Recently Sold
24 Moseley Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.27
$1,735,000
5
3.5
3,669
Recently Sold
37 Moseley Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.29
$2,999,900
5
4.5
3,090
For Sale
1574 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.27
$1,459,500
3
2.5
2,603
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Lot/Land
Year Built
1904
Lot Size
3.47 acres
Living Area
2,656 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Beautiful 3.47 acre parcel located on desirable Central Avenue. Property has existing home, large barn and garage. Unique opportunity for development of potentially two homes. All due diligence including approval and permitting rests with the buyer. Property is being sold as is.
1688 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 is a 4 bedroom, 2,656 sqft lot/land built in 1904. It last sold for $1,200,000 on Apr 15, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,715/month.

Home Details for 1688 Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Stucco, Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1904Year Updated: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Old Style

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.47 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,200,000
Oct 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,700,000
Price decreased by 6%
Sep 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,800,000
Price decreased by 10%
Sep 9, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,000,000
Price decreased by 9%
Sep 5, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$2,200,000

Market trends in Needham

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.57M
$76.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$602
$9MoM
Available listings
82
25MoM
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What Locals Say about Needham

At least 138 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Timothy Connolly
    "I have raised six children in Needham. Best place to live "
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  • Adrian Durbin
    "It is a great place for families or anyone with dogs. Extremely friendly and welcoming. I grew up here and it’s even better than it was 30 years ago. "
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  • Lschneidermd1
    "People walk their dogs on leash and are good about picking up after them. There are dog friendly hiking trails. "
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  • Louwf
    "There are Lots of dogs around. Good sidewalks and parks. Great dog facilities in town for dog watching and pet friendly ice cream and coffee shops"
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  • Trulia User
    "Seems great for dog owners, an excellent spot. Love it! Unsure if there’s a dog park but good sidewalks etc"
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  • Dikla
    "Most important is school and the Education system. Safety of the streets Family neighborhood. Nice neighborhoods. Friendly. Nice restaurants and coffee shops. "
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  • Apcollins
    "My commute is easy based on simple access to the highway system and commuter rail. Most of the time I find it is a reverse commute."
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  • Claire B.
    "There are lots of dogs around and most people are friendly about them. There is a dog park in town as well. Though there are some who are annoying about dogs doing their business on their lawns. I have been yelled at before which is frustrating. "
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  • Jaugat
    "Respectful, caring neighbors. Kids who play together, new school, proximity to everything. Would not change a thing!"
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  • Claire B.
    "There are amazing schools and lots of other families with children! There are also great parks and places to go hike."
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  • Andrew M.
    "Family friendly safe neighborhood. Convenient to the town center, restaurants, stores, medical and dental service providers, etc."
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  • Claire H
    "The schools in the area are too notch. Join the local parents group! Parenttalk is a wonderful way to connect with other parents "
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  • Acsmith33
    "Our neighborhood has block parties twice per year. The town has events for all major holidays like NYE and 4th of July "
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  • Eklayman
    "The area has nice sidewalks and is well lit at night. There are many other dog walkers so you’ll meet other dog fans. "
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  • Maiken.duelund
    "A lot of good restaurants, cafés and shopping within walking distance supports a lively city center. Many physical activities for children and their parents."
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  • Chelly2566
    "I really do love my area that I live then I do walk my dog I do clean up after myself but sometimes there be some people who do not and they will leave feces but I've just learned to just pay attention to my surroundings and pay attention to the individuals that don't walk with bags"
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  • Jjmitchell85
    "Living n Needham and commuting to the city is very straight forward. The rail line is dedicated to the Needham commuter rail, the line ends/originated in Needham, and there are 4 stops in the small town. I walk 5min from my house to the train and get off at back Bay to walk just another 5min to my office. Delays are limited due to the fact that this rail line only serves the Needham line."
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  • Bobsled
    "Block parties, kids outside, dad/mom nights, walk to school, general sense of security, community, and care. "
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  • Andrew M.
    "July 4th fireworks, Memorial Day parade, neighborhood/block parties, and other events. Farmers Market. "
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  • Ray S.
    "I have lived here for twelve years and neighbors are the best, looking out for everyone, friendly and taking interest in the well being of the community."
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  • JAS
    "There’s a lot of dogs and friendly dog owners. Everyone loves dogs here. Everyone walks their dogs and we all have yards. "
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  • Gsoldato26
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. The k-12 schools are great. Very friendly, safe and supportive community. "
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  • Charlotte S.
    "Amazing school system. A safe town, never any problems. Most of the town is turning into mcmansions, but some of the charm has remained. The population is growing rapidly. The commuter rail runs right into south station in Boston "
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  • Peter B.
    "It’s nice. Good access to trains and highway. Close to Boston. Very safe. Many families. Some business too across the highway."
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  • Kumar P.
    "great neighborhood for raising a family. probably the best in the states. very friendly folks. good schools. brilliant library. "
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  • Bradleycharleswhite
    "My wife and I have lived in Needham for 2 years now and love the community. All of our neighbors are very friendly."
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  • Ellen W. D.
    "I live in the neighborhood and it's close to everything and really friendly!"
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Frequently asked questions about 1688 Central Ave

  • What is the price history for 1688 Central Ave?
    1688 Central Ave in Needham, MA last sold for $1,200,000 in April 2020.
  • Is Needham a buyer's or seller's market?
    Needham is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Needham?
    The median sale price in Needham is $1.57M. That is up $76.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Needham?
    Residents describe Needham, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Needham, MA.