78 Walnut St, Needham, MA 02492
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78 Walnut St
Needham, MA 02492

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,754 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$1,986,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,905/mo*
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$1,986,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,905/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,754 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.99M
Since last month
Decreased$55K (-2.7%)
Since last year
Increased$112K (+6%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+115.2%)
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 +135% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.96M
July 2026$2.02M
June 2026$2.01M
May 2026$2.02M
April 2026$1.93M
March 2026$1.94M
February 2026$1.86M
January 2026$1.91M
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
95 Marked Tree Rd, Needham, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$900,000
09/19/25
3
1.5
1,520
151 Oak St, Needham, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$999,999
03/26/26
3
3
1,330
72 Marked Tree Rd, Needham, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,087
91 Henderson St, Needham, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,320,000
08/11/26
3
2
1,668
19 Marked Tree Rd, Needham, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,585,000
07/10/26
3
3
2,159
16 Abbott St, Needham, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$925,000
11/17/25
3
2
1,322
132 Lincoln St, Needham, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,091,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,665
72 Oakcrest Rd, Needham, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,430,000
06/18/26
4
2
1,953
79 Henderson St, Needham, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,385,000
09/03/25
4
2.5
1,592
1152 Central Ave, Needham, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$890,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,296

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
19 Marked Tree Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.06
$1,585,000
3
3
2,159
Recently Sold
38 Henderson St, Needham, MA 02492
0.06
$2,708,000
2
1
1,022
Off Market
10 Rivard Rd #10, Needham, MA 02492
0.09
-
3
3
2,124
Off Market
72 Marked Tree Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.08
$650,000
3
2
1,087
Recently Sold
158 Oak St, Needham, MA 02492
0.11
$1,734,700
5
3.5
3,345
Off Market
1197 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.14
$2,408,900
5
3.5
4,875
Off Market
59 Henderson St, Needham, MA 02492
0.12
$2,875,000
6
5.5
6,482
Recently Sold
20 Gage St, Needham, MA 02492
0.15
$981,500
2
2
1,017
Off Market
37 Rivard Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.13
$1,472,300
5
3
2,222
Off Market
114 Newell Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.15
-
5
5.5
5,290
Off Market
69 Henderson St, Needham, MA 02492
0.14
$1,492,700
4
2.5
2,732
Off Market
31 Linden St, Needham, MA 02492
0.18
$1,859,600
6
4.5
4,100
Off Market

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
1913
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
1,754 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,133

About this House

Beautiful Arts and Crafts colonial in the center of Needham. The front porch is a wonderful place to sit and look out over the gardens and the yard beyond. Inside there is ample living space for everyone. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, an awesome window seat for reading, and the door to the front porch. The family room has floor to ceiling bookcases and windows on three sides. The updated kitchen has maple cabinets, stone counters and stainless appliances. Off the dining room, through the two glass doors, is the sunroom where you can get away and enjoy a cup of coffee anytime of day. The house gets excellent light giving it a very welcoming feel. The laundry is in the basement next to the office/playroom. The gardens clearly have gotten a lot of love over the years. In back there is a patio for entertaining. Quiet, peaceful, and yet close to town center and commuter rail. Commuter Open House Thursday 5-7pm.
78 Walnut St, Needham, MA 02492 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,754 sqft single-family home built in 1913. It last sold for $910,000 on Aug 31, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2018 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 13, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,986,900, with a rent estimate of $5,172/month.

Home Details for 78 Walnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1913Year Updated: 1998
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 31, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$910,000
Aug 10, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$799,000
Aug 8, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$799,000
Jul 13, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Jul 3, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,500

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 78 Walnut St

  • What is 78 Walnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 78 Walnut St in Needham, MA is $1,986,900.
  • What is the price history for 78 Walnut St?
    78 Walnut St in Needham, MA last sold for $910,000 in August 2018.
  • 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 78 Walnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 78 Walnut St in Needham, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 78 Walnut St?
    The lot at 78 Walnut St in Needham, MA is about 0.26 acres (11,325 sq ft).