1831 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Kitchen
2nd Floor Full Bath
OFF MARKET

1831 Central Ave
Needham, MA 02492

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,646 sqft (on 1.06 acres)

$1,567,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,398/mo*
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$1,567,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,398/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,646 sqft
(on 1.06 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.57M
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$85K (+5.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$742K (+90.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.57M
July 2026$1.58M
June 2026$1.58M
May 2026$1.6M
April 2026$1.58M
March 2026$1.56M
February 2026$1.5M
January 2026$1.46M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
120 Charles River St, Needham, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$775,000
07/07/26
4
2
2,294
362 Country Way, Needham, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
02/25/26
4
3.5
2,293
1574 Central Ave, Needham, MA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
10/10/25
3
2.5
2,603
24 Moseley Ave, Needham, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,735,000
03/27/26
5
3.5
3,669
68 Claybrook Rd, Dover, MA
0.72
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
10/02/25
4
2.5
2,239
37 Carleton Dr, Needham, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$3,980,000
04/16/26
4
4
4,420
1125 South St, Needham, MA
0.93
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
11/06/25
5
3
2,428
42 Troutbrook Rd, Dover, MA
1.18
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
05/22/26
4
2.5
2,565
52 Willow St, Dover, MA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$2,640,000
03/25/26
4
3
4,137
365 Charles River St, Needham, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
04/30/26
6
6.5
8,182

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
50 Oxbow Rd, needham, MA 02492
0.07
$5,750,000
5
7
8,738
For Sale
1886 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.13
$1,887,500
4
3.5
2,425
Off Market
159 Oxbow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.12
$2,567,500
5
4.5
4,976
Off Market
1780 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.12
$3,995,000
6
6.5
7,867
For Sale
210 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.16
$1,836,700
4
3
4,008
Off Market
131 Oxbow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.17
$2,626,600
5
4
5,072
Off Market
260 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.17
$2,219,900
4
4.5
5,228
Off Market
120 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.28
$775,000
4
2
2,294
Recently Sold
11 Village Ln, Needham, MA 02492
0.27
$5,856,400
7
8
11,389
Off Market
125 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.29
$1,717,000
5
4
3,344
Off Market
311 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
0.28
$4,811,700
6
7.5
8,774
Off Market
24 Moseley Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.30
$1,735,000
5
3.5
3,669
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1969
Lot Size
1.06 acres
Living Area
2,646 sqft
Price/Sqft
$592
Parking
Garage

About this House

Spacious 4-bedroom Garrison Colonial on 1.06 landscaped acres near the Wellesley/Dover lines, Charles River, and nearby Walk Field and Pond! This beautiful set back home features rich refinished oak floors throughout, formal dining room, oversized living room with large re-lined fireplace, bright updated family room and updated 3- season porch both highlighted by skylights and tranquil views of the huge back yard. Spacious original eat-in kitchen offers great potential for the new owners to renovate, four bedrooms including a large master walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, water views from two of the bedrooms. Giant semi finished basement with separate work room, all new high-efficiency boiler, pull-down stair access to tons of attic storage, and huge two-car attached garage with additional attic storage make this a wonderful property to spread out in and enjoy! For you boating & fishing fans, the Charles River boat ramp is less than 3/10th of a mile away.
1831 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,646 sqft single-family home built in 1969. It last sold for $823,400 on Jun 16, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,567,300, with a rent estimate of $6,438/month.

Home Details for 1831 Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Recreation Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1969Year Updated: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.06 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 16, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$823,400
Oct 6, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$725,000
May 23, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$779,000
Price decreased by 10%
May 16, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$869,000

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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    "Family friendly safe neighborhood. Convenient to the town center, restaurants, stores, medical and dental service providers, etc."
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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1831 Central Ave

  • What is 1831 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1831 Central Ave in Needham, MA is $1,567,300.
  • What is the price history for 1831 Central Ave?
    1831 Central Ave in Needham, MA last sold for $823,400 in June 2015.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 1831 Central Ave?
    The lot at 1831 Central Ave in Needham, MA is about 1.1 acres.
  • Does 1831 Central Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 1831 Central Ave in Needham, MA has a garage.