970 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
OFF MARKET

970 Central Ave
Needham, MA 02492

  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,472 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$1,631,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,760/mo*
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$1,631,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,760/mo*
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5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,472 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.63M
Since last month
Decreased$42K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$40K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$227K (+16.1%)
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 +100% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.63M
July 2026$1.66M
June 2026$1.68M
May 2026$1.68M
April 2026$1.66M
March 2026$1.65M
February 2026$1.6M
January 2026$1.56M
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
50 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,535,000
04/29/26
4
3
2,250
10 Meredith Cir, Needham, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
06/25/26
4
3.5
3,785
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,345,000
07/30/26
4
2.5
2,220
17 Sunrise Ter, Needham, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,435,000
08/12/26
5
5.5
5,390
1473 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
11/10/25
6
4.5
4,410
876 Central Ave, Needham, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
07/29/26
4
3.5
4,044
34 Pond St, Needham, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
07/15/26
5
4.5
3,737
27 Rolling Ln, Needham, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
08/13/26
4
3
3,237
36 Eliot Rd, Needham, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,520,000
06/01/26
4
3
3,112
11 Fuller Brook Ave, Needham, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,105,000
11/13/25
5
3.5
4,784

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 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
0.06
$1,535,000
4
3
2,250
Recently Sold
15 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
0.08
$2,028,000
4
3.5
4,172
Off Market
1018 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.09
$1,395,200
3
3
2,440
Off Market
27 Nehoiden St, Needham, MA 02492
0.09
$1,842,500
3
3
3,856
Off Market
25 Dwight Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.07
$4,814,700
7
9
9,578
Off Market
23 Dwight Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.08
$4,729,200
7
9
9,578
Off Market
936 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.09
$2,825,600
6
7
7,879
Off Market
1019 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
0.12
$2,704,300
6
6.5
6,140
Off Market
11 Sunrise Ter, Needham, MA 02492
0.12
$2,775,000
5
6
5,801
Off Market
17 Sunrise Ter, Needham, MA 02492
0.12
$2,435,000
5
5.5
5,390
Recently Sold
87 Hancock Rd, Needham, MA 02492
0.17
$1,345,000
4
2.5
2,220
Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1968
Lot Size
0.28 acres
Living Area
3,472 sqft
Price/Sqft
$470
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome home to this 5+ bedroom, 4.5 half bath single family in Sunita Williams school district! This home has everything today's family needs - versatile floor plan, central air, 2 car garage, huge yard, fantastic entertaining space, a primary suite w/ ensuite bath and tons of storage! The first floor features a large eat in kitchen with granite counter tops, formal dining room, spacious living room, family room AND a vaulted first floor bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The versatile main level also includes laundry/pantry space, and tons of storage. The sun filled kitchen is completed by sliders to the large yard/patio. The second floor features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and add'l conveniently placed laundry. The newly updated lower level features a media room, bedroom and full bath. Fenced-in, well maintained yard provides a lovely view from the private outdoor patio. Easy access to I-90 and I-95 and a mile from town center!
970 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,472 sqft single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $1,408,000 on Sep 5, 2023 (17% above the $1,200,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,631,100, with a rent estimate of $6,454/month.

Home Details for 970 Central Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3472 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric,Second FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood, Carpet, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced/EnclosedExterior: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGardenSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:126.0 B:0002 L:0000.0, 144118

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,200,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 04 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Needham
School Information
Elementary School: SunitaJr High / Middle School: Hi Rock/PollHigh School: Needham

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3472 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73141067

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPark
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Olivia Brown, (617) 304-8611
Keller Williams Realty, (617) 969-9000
Bought with: Guozhen Dong, (781) 609-8378, Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack, (978) 692-3280
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73141067

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 5, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73141067
Sold
$1,408,000
Jul 30, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73141067
Contingent
$1,200,000
Jul 26, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73141067
Listed For Sale
$1,200,000
Nov 14, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$800,000
Sep 23, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$829,000

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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    "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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    "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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    "Family friendly safe neighborhood. Convenient to the town center, restaurants, stores, medical and dental service providers, etc."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "July 4th fireworks, Memorial Day parade, neighborhood/block parties, and other events. Farmers Market. "
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 970 Central Ave

  • What is 970 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 970 Central Ave in Needham, MA is $1,631,100.
  • What is the price history for 970 Central Ave?
    970 Central Ave in Needham, MA last sold for $1,408,000 in September 2023.
  • 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 970 Central Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 970 Central Ave in Needham, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 970 Central Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 970 Central Ave in Needham, MA has in-unit laundry.
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