42 Thornton Rd., Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492 • Birds Hill
$1,165,000
Est. $6,201/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,426
Sq Ft
$817
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1955
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 30, 2025 • MLS# 73187764 Copied!

About this home

This Quintessential Cape style home in a very sought after neighborhood has been lovingly maintained. There is wonderful natural light throughout this beautiful home. The fireplace in the living room just adds so much to the ambiance. There are 4 good size bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, one of bedrooms is presently being used as a den and a lovely 3-season porch off the kitchen. The roof and siding were done 7 years ago. Sprinkler system...Insulation was added recently. The yard has been meticulously cared for. Not far from highways, town center, schools, area shops, restaurants, commuter rail, golf course and the hospital.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,426 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $995,000
Final Sale Price: $1,165,000
Difference: +$170,000 (+17.1%)
Performance Metrics
117.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $698
Sale $/sq ft: $817
This property sold for $817 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 17.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1955
Living Area 1,426 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry First Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 10

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $10,034
Assessed Value $769,500

Location

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Neighborhood

Birds Hill

42 Thornton Rd., Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Broadmeadow
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Pollard
Rating information coming soon
High School
Needham
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $836
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

14.6%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jan 18, 2024
$1,165,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Dec 15, 2023
$995,000
Original listing
Office: Realty Executives Boston West

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 15, 2023 New Listing Added $995,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$817

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $10,034 $769,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,034
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$769,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patricia Baker
Listing Office Realty Executives Boston West
Agent MLS ID BB807941
Office MLS ID AN0149

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