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78 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492

  • $1,527,000

    Last sold 04/29/2025 for $1.61M

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,163

    Sqft ($509/Sqft)

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About 78 Bird St

Property type House
Year built 1952
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.27 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to 78 Bird Street – a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated Colonial with original hardwood throughout. This sunny spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers over 3,100 square feet of versatile living space. The main level features a front to back living room and a formal dining room with gleaming hardwood floors which opens to a bright and updated kitchen, and a spacious family room perfect for entertaining. A wide staircase leading to the second floor boasts a generous primary suite with an en suite bath and ample closet space, along with three additional bedrooms and updated baths. A finished lower level offers an in-law suite area with a kitchenette, a full bath, and can be utilized for a playroom, home office, or gym. Situated on a corner of a quiet cul de sac with a large fenced yard, the outdoor patio and space is ideal for gatherings, play, and relaxation. Located near top-rated schools, parks, commuter rail, and Needham Center. Walk to Broadmeadow school.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jacqueline Sandler
Listing Office - Louise Condon Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73363727 • last updated 1 year ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Dual
Heating Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial, Tudor
MLS # 73363727
Type Residential
Status Active
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 3163
Lot Size (SqFt) 11587
Lot Size (Acres) 0.27
Annual Property Tax 12663
Year Built 1952
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Partial, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Family Room Flooring - Hardwood, 13
Living Room Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room First, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Play Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living/Dining Rm Combo
Window Features Screens
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
# Covered Spaces 2
Parking Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
Fencing Fenced
Lot Desc Corner Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Electricity 220 Volts
Water Source Public
Location
County Norfolk
Community Features Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
Elementary School Broadmeadow
High School Needham
Zoning SRB
APN 137620
Directions Please See GPS
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
$1.52M
Range: $1.38M-$1.66M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2025
    mls logo MLS # 73363727
  • Jun 30, 2025 Sold
    $1,610,000 (+0.7%)
  • Apr 30, 2025 Active
  • Apr 23, 2025 Listed
    $1,599,000
  • 78 Bird St
    $1.61M
  • 02492
    $2.41M +30% y/y
  • Needham
    $1.65M -28% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
70 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,752,000 4/3 2,357 0.02
14 Defrancesco Cir, Needham, MA 02492 $2,664,000 5/5 1,778 0.02
75 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,824,000 5/4 1,902 0.03
7 Defrancesco Cir, Needham, MA 02492 $2,518,000 5/3 1,675 0.03
83 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,578,000 4/2 1,676 0.03
64 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492 $1,387,000 5/3 2,008 0.03
89 Bird St, Needham, MA 02492 $2,713,000 5/4 1,866 0.04
22 Defrancesco Cir, Needham, MA 02492 $3,180,000 6/5 2,327 0.04

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

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