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785 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494

$1,600,000
Last sold 05/12/2026 after 5 Days
6
bed
3
bath
2,874
Sqft ($557/Sqft)

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About 785 Highland Ave

Property type House

Year built 1907

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.28 Acre

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property description

Grand elegance meets timeless charm in the heart of Needham Heights. This beautifully maintained 6-bedroom Colonial offers exceptional character, generous living space, and a prime location. A gracious foyer welcomes you with a wood staircase, detailed moldings, and French doors. The sun-filled living room flows into the dining room with a built-in china cabinet and opens to an updated kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, large pantry, and access to a covered deck overlooking a private fenced-in yard—perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A mudroom and powder room add everyday convenience. The second level includes a primary suite and three spacious bedrooms, accessed by both front and rear staircases. The finished third floor offers two additional bedrooms, ideal for guests or office space. The lower level features a cozy family room. Enjoy relaxing on the inviting front porch. A rare opportunity to own a classic Needham home with space, charm, and modern updates.

Listed by

Listing Agent - The Varano Realty Group

Listing Office - Keller Williams Realty

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#73514521 • last updated 2 weeks ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 6 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Hot Water, Natural Gas
Levels/Style	Colonial
MLS #	73514521
Type	Residential
Status	Closed
SubType	Single Family Residence
SqFt	2874
Lot Size (SqFt)	12153
Lot Size (Acres)	0.28
Annual Property Tax	11388
Year Built	1907

Interior
Bathroom 2	Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3	Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bathroom	Yes
Total # of Bathrooms	3
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
# Full Baths	2
# Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	6
Bedroom 5	Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3	Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4	Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2	Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Basement	Full, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Family Room	Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Living Room	Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Dining Room	First, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Rooms	11
Laundry	Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Kitchen	Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
Flooring	Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances	Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features	Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bedroom, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
Door Features	French Doors
Window Features	Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Screens

Exterior
Foundation	Stone
Roof	Shingle
Construction	Frame
# Covered Spaces	2
Parking Desc	Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
# Parking Spaces	8
# Garage Spaces	2
Exterior Features	Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio/ Porch	Porch, Patio, Covered
Fencing	Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer	Public Sewer
Utilities	For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Electricity	Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source	Public

Location
County	Norfolk
Community Features	Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Elementary School	Eliot
Middle School	Hirock/Pollard
High School	Needham Hs
Zoning	SRB
APN	141401
Directions	Please Use Google Maps

Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage	Public

$1.63M

Range: $1.46M-$1.79M

Last 30 days

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Jul 2026
MLS # 73514521
Jul 27, 2026 Sold
$1,600,000 (-3.0%)
May 13, 2026 Active
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May 7, 2026 Listed
$1,649,000 (+120.2%)
Apr 2017
MLS # 72140921
Apr 5, 2017 Listed
$748,800

785 Highland Ave
$1.6M
—
02494
$2.38M +70% y/y
Needham
$1.83M -16% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
781 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$899,000	3/1	723	0.01
791 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$1,464,000	4/2	1,140	0.01
779 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$812,000	5/2	942	0.02
10 Cottage Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$1,237,000	3/2	1,330	0.03
780 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$1,312,000	3/2	2,112	0.04
790 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$1,259,000	4/3	1,688	0.04
770 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$1,179,000	3/2	1,248	0.05
767 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494	$1,181,000	4/1	726	0.05

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