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179 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492

$2,754,000
Last sold 05/17/2025 for $2.72M
4
bed
6
bath
5,261
Sqft ($518/Sqft)

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About 179 Melrose Ave

Property type House

Year built 2011

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 9,148 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property description

Spectacular 2011 colonial on one of Needham's ladder streets, only a few blocks to town center and Mitchell school, this 4 bed, 5.5 bath home has it all! Covered front porch with swing and mature landscaping welcome you. Inside, arts and crafts style wainscoting, soaring ceilings, crown moldings, walnut floors, and high-end finishes throughout. 1st floor boasts livingroom; diningroom; study; kitchen with island, Subzero refrigerator, stainless appliances, white custom cabinetry and dining area; fireplaced familyroom; and slider to magnificent patio with built-in firepit and level fenced yard! Upstairs you will find private primary suite with vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, luxury bathroom with soaking tub and large tiled shower; 2 corner family bedrooms share double vanity bath; a corner ensuite bedroom; and laundry room. 3rd floor ideal for guest suite or office, with full bath. Basement with high ceilings, rec room, office/gym/bed option, and amazing music room. Welcome home!

Listed by

Listing Agent - Benna Lynch Rondini

Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#73374828 • last updated 11 months ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 3 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central Air
Heating	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style	Colonial
MLS #	73374828
Type	Residential
Status	Active
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	5261
Lot Size (SqFt)	9148
Lot Size (Acres)	0.21
Annual Property Tax	21905
Year Built	2011

Interior
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Soaking Tub
Bathroom 3	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Primary Bathroom	Yes
Total # of Bathrooms	6
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
# Full Baths	5
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Bedroom 3	Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 4	Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 2	Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Basement	Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Office	Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Coffered, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Family Room	Coffered Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding, 15
Living Room	Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Dining Room	Main, First, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
Total # of Rooms	13
Laundry	Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Kitchen	Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
Flooring	Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances	Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
# Fireplaces	1
Interior Features	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce, Closet - Linen, Recessed Lighting, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Bathroom, Office, Media Room, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet
Fireplace	Family Room
Door Features	Insulated Doors
Window Features	Insulated Windows, Screens

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter
Roof	Shingle
Construction	Frame
# Covered Spaces	2
Parking Desc	Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
# Parking Spaces	2
# Garage Spaces	2
Exterior Features	Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio/ Porch	Patio, Covered
Fencing	Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Desc	Level

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer	Public Sewer
Green Features: Energy Efficiency	Thermostat
Utilities	For Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Generator Connection
Electricity	Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
Water Source	Public

Location
County	Norfolk
Community Features	Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Elementary School	Mitchell
Middle School	Hirock/Pollard
High School	Needham
Zoning	SRB
APN	M:048.0 B:0015 L:0000.0, 139787
Directions	Great Plain Ave To Melrose

Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage	Public
Road Responsibility	Public Maintained Road
Road Surface	Paved

$2.75M

Range: $2.47M-$3.02M

Last 30 days

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Jul 2025
MLS # 73374828
Jul 23, 2025 Sold
$2,725,000 (+5.0%)
May 18, 2025 Active
—
May 14, 2025 Listed
$2,595,000 (+103.5%)
May 2011
Public Records
May 10, 2011 Sold
$1,275,000 (+123.7%)
Aug 2010
Public Records
Aug 12, 2010 Sold
$570,000 (-56.1%)
Jun 2010
MLS # 71101641
Jun 25, 2010 Listed
$1,299,000

179 Melrose Ave
$2.72M
—
02492
$2.41M +30% y/y
Needham
$1.79M -21% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
173 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$1,281,000	3/1	760	0.01
187 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$2,357,000	4/3	1,405	0.01
182 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$1,526,000	3/2	984	0.02
169 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$1,484,000	4/1	1,288	0.03
66 Greenwood Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$1,074,000	3/1	625	0.03
176 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492	—	5/4	1,204	0.03
62 Greenwood Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$1,589,000	5/2	1,024	0.03
74 Greenwood Ave, Needham, MA 02492	$2,260,000	4/2	1,422	0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.