Interior Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Door FeaturesInsulated Doors
- FlooringHardwood
- Window FeaturesInsulated Windows
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Home Highlights
Finished Basement946 finished sq ft
Fenced Yard
Fireplace
10% Below Area $/Sq Ft$476 vs $531, the Needham median
About This Home
OFFER ACCEPTED - OPEN HOUSES CANCELED. A beautifully updated Colonial in the heart of Needham Heights, offering nearly 3,500 square feet of versatile living space across four levels. Recent improvements include a new HVAC system (2024), new boiler (2025), fully renovated primary bathroom, refreshed guest bath and powder room, re-stained hardwood floors, new lighting throughout, and a new back patio with stairs - creating a true move-in-ready home.The sun-filled main level features hardwood floors, gracious living and family rooms with a fireplace, and an open eat-in kitchen with pantry and seating area, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a private renovated bath and walk-in closet, along with two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. The third floor adds a fourth bedroom plus flexible bonus space, while the finished lower level offers an excellent additional living area perfect for a playroom, gym, media room, or home office, plus extra storage space.Outside, a fenced yard and private patio create a welcoming space for dining and relaxing. Additional highlights include central air, natural gas, 200-amp service, and insulated windows and doors. Set in one of Needham's most desirable neighborhoods, the home is within walking distance of Needham Heights shops and restaurants, the commuter rail, parks, and the acclaimed Needham schools, with convenient access to major highways. A rare combination of neighborhood charm, modern updates, and everyday convenience.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73572579
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$476
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2025)$13,991
Assessed Value$1,319,900
How This Home Compares
vs. the 108 homes for sale in NeedhamPrice$1,649,000
Median $1,795,000
$375,000
$5,900,000
8% below the median Needham home ($1,795,000).
Price per Sq Ft$476
Median $531
$335
$1,932
10% below the median Needham home ($531).
Home Size3,464 sq ft
Median 3,168 sq ft
740 sq ft
9,883 sq ft
9% larger than the median Needham home (3,168 sq ft).
Lot Size0.13 acres
Median 0.28 acres
0.11 acres
4.63 acres
53% smaller than the median Needham home (0.28 acres).
Days on Market40 days
Median 38 days
2 days
268 days
On the market longer than most homes here (38 days median).
36 Thorpe Rd at a Glance
MLS# 73572579
Offered at $1,649,000, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has 3,464 square feet of living space and was built in 2005. It sits in Needham, zoned for William Mitchell Elementary School, Pollard Middle School, High Rock School and Needham High School.
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Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Gas Water Heater
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry FeaturesSecond Floor
- Kitchen FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Kitchen LevelFirst
Exterior and Lot
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
- Storage
- Fenced Yard
- FencingFenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Patio and Porch FeaturesPatio
- Road Frontage TypePublic
- Road Surface TypePaved
- Patio
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Parking Total4
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living3,464
- Year Built2005
- Above Grade Finished Area2,518
- BelowGradeFinishedArea946
- Building Area Total3,464
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Construction MaterialsFrame
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age21
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleColonial, Garrison
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms4
- Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
- Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 3 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 4 LevelThird
- Primary Bedroom FeaturesBathroom - 3/4,Walk-in Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 2 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
- Total Bathrooms2.5
- Full Bathrooms2
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 3 LevelSecond
- Primary Bathroom Features
- Bathroom 1 FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 2 FeaturesBathroom - Tiled with Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 3 FeaturesBathroom - Tiled with Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms8
- Basement FeaturesFull, Finished
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Family Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Heating FeaturesCentral, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces1
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres0.130005
- Lot Size Square Feet5,663
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolWilliam Mitchell Elementary
- High SchoolNeedham High
- Middle SchoolPollard Middle
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount15,095
- City RegionNeedham Heights
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWebster to Thorpe or Manning to Thorpe
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- AreaNeedham Heights
- Source NeighborhoodNeedham Heights
- Parcel Number140979
- ZoningSRB
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- ElectricCircuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Gas Range
- For Gas Oven
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Needham School District
elementary · K-5Photo: Google Street ViewWilliam Mitchell Elementary School
9/10
middle · 7-8Photo: Google MapsPollard Middle School
9/10
middle · 6Photo: Google MapsHigh Rock School
9/10
high · 9-12Photo: Google MapsNeedham High School
9/10
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Price History
Listed For
$1,649,000
Last Sold $856,000 on 08-28-2015
First Recorded Sale $355,000 in 2004
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $1,649,000 | +$793,000+92.6% |
| 06-01-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 08-28-2015MLSSold | Sold | $856,000 | −$13,000−1.5% |
| 07-21-2015MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $869,000 | −$10,000−1.1% |
| 06-04-2015MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $879,000 | −$20,000−2.2% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $899,000 | +$109,000+13.8% |
| 07-10-2014MLSSold | Sold | $790,000 | −$34,900−4.2% |
| 05-07-2014MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $824,900 | −$24,100−2.8% |
| 04-22-2014MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $849,000 | −$50,000−5.6% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $899,000 | +$895,200+23557.9% |
| 11-17-2012MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $3,800 | +$0+0.0% |
| 11-02-2012MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 10-30-2012MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $3,800 | −$770,700−99.5% |
| 09-28-2012MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $774,500 | −$25,400−3.2% |
| 07-24-2012MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $799,900 | −$24,100−2.9% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $824,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| 05-31-2012MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $824,000 | −$900−0.1% |
| 04-06-2010MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 02-26-2010MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $824,900 | −$34,800−4.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $859,700 | −$15,299−1.7% |
| 04-03-2009MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $874,999 | +$871,199+22926.3% |
| 03-15-2009MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 07-06-2008MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 01-01-2008MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $3,800 | +$0+0.0% |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $3,800 | −$895,200−99.6% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $899,000 | +$50,000+5.9% |
| 04-22-2006MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 04-22-2006MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 04-17-2006MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $849,000 | +$845,800+26431.2% |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $3,200 | −$825,800−99.6% |
| 12-01-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 12-01-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 12-01-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $829,000 | −$16,000−1.9% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $845,000 | +$45,001+5.6% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $799,999 | −$25,001−3.0% |
| 08-30-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $825,000 | −$50,000−5.7% |
| 01-15-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $875,000 | +$500,000+133.3% |
| 12-09-2004Public RecordSold | Sold | $375,000 | −$500,000−57.1% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $875,000 | +$520,000+146.5% |
| 06-15-2004Public RecordSold | Sold | $355,000 | — |
2025 Property Tax
$13,991per year
Assessed Value $1,319,900
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,991 | $1,319,900 |
| 2024 | $13,489 | $1,077,400 |
| 2023 | $13,476 | $1,033,400 |
| 2022 | $12,592 | $941,800 |
| 2021 | $12,272 | $941,800 |
| 2020 | $11,619 | $930,300 |
| 2019 | $10,932 | $882,300 |
| 2018 | $10,482 | $882,300 |
| 2017 | $9,766 | $821,400 |
| 2016 | $9,601 | $832,000 |
| 2015 | $9,393 | $832,000 |
| 2014 | $10,541 | $905,600 |
| 2006 | $3,778 | $429,300 |
| 2005 | $3,395 | $353,300 |
| 2004 | $3,339 | $353,300 |
| 2003 | $3,379 | $366,900 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
36 Thorpe Rd FAQ
At $1,649,000, the asking price of 36 Thorpe Rd is 8.1% below the median asking price of $1,795,000 for homes for sale in Needham.
- Its price per square foot is $476, 10.4% below the median of $531 for homes for sale in Needham.
- That is the 32nd lowest price per square foot of the 102 homes for sale in Needham that list their size.
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