5 Lester St, Needham, MA 02494
OFF MARKET

5 Lester St
Needham, MA 02494

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 832 sqft

$1,066,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,437/mo*
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$1,066,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,437/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
832 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.07M
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+0.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$810K (+324.1%)
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 +49% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.06M
July 2026$1.05M
June 2026$1.07M
May 2026$1.08M
April 2026$1.06M
March 2026$1.06M
February 2026$1.03M
January 2026$1.02M
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
136 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
09/25/25
5
4.5
3,235
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,049,000
06/24/26
3
1.5
1,607
3 Crescent Rd, Needham, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$900,000
02/26/26
3
1
806
36 Yale Rd, Needham, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
09/23/25
3
1.5
1,760
288 Central Ave, Marshfield, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
10/03/25
3
2.5
1,691
70 Booth St, Needham, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
99,999
771 Central Ave, Needham, MA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$810,000
07/23/26
3
1
1,130
34 Sheridan Rd, Wellesley, MA
0.72
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
08/03/26
3
1.5
1,478
92 Noanett Rd, Needham, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
08/26/25
4
2
1,706
16 Frank St, Needham, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
08/25/25
5
3
2,284

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
31 Lester St, Needham, MA 02494
0.02
-
5
4.5
3,979
Off Market
208 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
0.06
$1,247,000
3
2
1,693
Off Market
246 Hunnewell St #1, Needham Heights, MA 02494
0.05
-
5
5
4,184
Off Market
248 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
0.06
$1,738,900
5
5
4,184
Off Market
15 Gerber Cir, Needham, MA 02494
0.09
$2,274,500
6
4
4,426
Off Market
104 Pine Grove St, Needham, MA 02494
0.07
$1,883,400
5
3
3,004
Off Market
199 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
0.09
$2,075,200
5
3.5
4,202
Off Market
12 Hill St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
0.10
$2,600,000
5
6
5,130
Recently Sold
103 Wayne Rd, Needham, MA 02494
0.11
-
6
6.5
6,190
Off Market
266 Hunnewell St #266, Needham Heights, MA 02494
0.09
-
4
2.5
1,322
Off Market
14 Hill St, Needham, MA 02494
0.11
$1,984,500
3
1
1,078
Off Market
263 Hunnewell St, Needham, MA 02494
0.10
$1,907,500
6
4.5
3,698
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Living Area
832 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,282
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 5 Lester St, Needham, MA. 5 Lester St is in Needham, MA and in ZIP code 02494. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 832 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1947.
5 Lester St, Needham, MA 02494 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 832 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $250,000 on Sep 19, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,066,600, with a rent estimate of $3,656/month.

Home Details for 5 Lester St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylGardenPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947Year Updated: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$250,000

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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    "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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    "Family friendly safe neighborhood. Convenient to the town center, restaurants, stores, medical and dental service providers, etc."
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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 5 Lester St

  • What is 5 Lester St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5 Lester St in Needham, MA is $1,066,600.
  • What is the price history for 5 Lester St?
    5 Lester St in Needham, MA last sold for $250,000 in September 1997.
  • 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.
  • Does 5 Lester St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5 Lester St in Needham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 5 Lester St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5 Lester St in Needham, MA has in-unit laundry.