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5 Beds

4 Baths

3,954 Sq Ft

Nestled on a private road in one of Needhams most sought-after neighborhoods, this stately Second Empire Victorian offers nearly 4,000 sq ft of elegant living space. Rich in historic character and thoughtfully refreshed for modern living. This move-in-ready home features bright, expansive living areas and a flexible layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a private outdoor setting with deck and patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. A park just across the street provides green space and recreation right outside your door. Ideally located minutes from Needham Center, commuter rail, top-rated schools, dining, shopping, and major commuter routes.

Listing By: mamlspin Realty.com

MLS# 73483504
Date Listed03/06/2026
Days on Realty 9 Days
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 1 Half baths
Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,405 sq. ft)
Sewer Public Sewer
Subdivision Needham Heights
Property Type Single Family
County Norfolk
Year Built 1941
Water Public
Square Feet 3,954 sq. ft
Price Per Sq. Ft $480.02

Interior Features

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, E N E R G Y S T A R Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, E N E R G Y S T A R Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Cooktop, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Flooring Wood, Tile
Cooling Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Exterior / Lot Features

Exterior Garden, Lighting
Roof Shingle, Asphalt
Lot Size Acres 0.17
Lot Size SQFT 7,405.00
Lot Features Landscaped

Directions

Off Highland Ave, turn onto Meridian St, then left on private Mercer Rd.

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount $16,588
Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Preschool At Wellesley Schools

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

1.97 mi

Distance

Pollard Middle School

Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home

1.58 mi

Distance

Needham High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.53 mi

Distance

Preschool At Wellesley Schools

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

1.97 mi

Distance

Newman Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

2.08 mi

Distance

Riverdale Elementary School

Public • 1 - 5

4.62 mi

Distance

Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - KG

5.15 mi

Distance

Joyce Kilmer K-8 School

Public • PK - 8

5.91 mi

Distance

Brookline Early Education Program At Putterham

Public • PK - PK

6.07 mi

Distance

Newton Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

6.64 mi

Distance

Heath

Public • PK - 8

6.96 mi

Distance

The Mozart Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

6.98 mi

Distance

Avery Elementary School

Public • 1 - 5

7.02 mi

Distance

Pollard Middle School

Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home

1.58 mi

Distance

High Rock School

Public • 6 - 6

2.65 mi

Distance

Oak Hill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.41 mi

Distance

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.41 mi

Distance

Wellesley Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.34 mi

Distance

F A Day Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

6.64 mi

Distance

Bigelow Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

6.65 mi

Distance

William H Ohrenberger School

Public • 3 - 8

7.04 mi

Distance

Dedham Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

7.22 mi

Distance

Weston Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

7.3 mi

Distance

Needham High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.53 mi

Distance

Newton South High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.41 mi

Distance

Wellesley Senior High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.6 mi

Distance

West Roxbury Academy

Public • 9 - 12

4.84 mi

Distance

Newton North High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.67 mi

Distance

Dedham High School

Public • 9 - 12

7.02 mi

Distance

Weston High School

Public • 9 - 12

7.3 mi

Distance

Mary Lyon Pilot High School

Public • 9 - 12

7.6 mi

Distance

Brighton High School

Public • 9 - 12

8.14 mi

Distance

Riverside Life Skills School

Private • 08 - 11

0.97 mi

Distance

Charles River Center

Private • UG - UG

2.17 mi

Distance

Saint Sebastian School

Private • 07 - 12

3.04 mi

Distance

Dana Hall School

Private • 05 - 12

4.36 mi

Distance

Catholic Memorial School

Private • 07 - 12

4.84 mi

Distance

Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School

Private • 09 - 12

5.02 mi

Distance

Noble & Greenough School

Private • 07 - 12

5.25 mi

Distance

Mt Alvernia High School

Private • 07 - 12

5.41 mi

Distance

Learning Prep School

Private • UG - UG

5.44 mi

Distance

Roxbury Latin

Private • 07 - 12

5.55 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Street Address	Beds	Baths	Sold Date	List Price	Valuation Date	Valuation Price
211 Woodward St	3	3	Jan 28, 2026	$999,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
15 Oak St \| Listing	5	3	Feb 04, 2026	$1,649,000	Mar 21, 2024	$1,677,750
11 Holly Rd	4	3	Jan 28, 2026	$1,349,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
362 Hillcrest Rd	5	6	Mar 11, 2026	$3,298,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
103 Thurston Road	3	2	Jan 14, 2026	$2,200,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
24 Jackson Rd	6	5	Jan 28, 2026	$3,295,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
19 Bernard Street	6	8	Jan 28, 2026	$3,459,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
671 Boylston St	4	4	Jan 22, 2026	$1,344,999	Mar 15, 2026	-
250 Woodcliff Rd	3	2	Feb 05, 2026	$999,000	Mar 15, 2026	-
992 Chestnut Street	3	1	Feb 03, 2026	$739,000	Mar 15, 2026	-

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

	Zip	City	County	National
Population	N/A	16,351	725,326	335,858,263
Population Density	N/A	2,662	1,831	95
People per Household	N/A	2.7	2.5	2.6
Median Age	N/A	45.9	43	39.1
Median Income	N/A	$164,369	$108,049	$66,222
Average Income	N/A	$83,962	$57,162	$35,475
Cost of Living Index	125	135	117	100

	Zip	City	County	National
January Avg. High Temp	N/A°F	17.7°F	18.1°F	22.6°F
July Avg. High Temp	N/A°F	82.8°F	81.2°F	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	N/A"	46.58"	51.22"	38"

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Walkability in MA / 02494

Source: Walk Score

55/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

28/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

48/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

5 nearby routes: 4 bus, 1 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 19/100, Bike Score: 33/100.

Points of Interest near 28 Mercer Rd, Needham, MA 02494

Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd, Needham, MA, USA

Transport

0.22 mi

Distance

Highland Ave @ Avery Sq, Needham, MA, USA

Transport

0.22 mi

Distance

Needham Heights, Needham, MA, USA

Transport

0.27 mi

Distance

Shell, Needham, MA, USA

Transport • Professional

0.23 mi

Distance

Mayfair Cleaners, Needham, MA, USA

Retail • Professional

0.21 mi

Distance

Big Picture Framing, Needham, MA, USA

Retail

0.21 mi

Distance

Blue on Highland, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.22 mi

Distance

Gianni’s Deli, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail

0.23 mi

Distance

Town House of Pizza, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.23 mi

Distance

Elements Massage, Needham, MA, USA

Retail

0.23 mi

Distance

7-Eleven, Needham, MA, USA

Retail

0.23 mi

Distance

Cafe Fresh Bagel, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.23 mi

Distance

Blue on Highland, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.22 mi

Distance

Gianni’s Deli, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail

0.23 mi

Distance

Town House of Pizza, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.23 mi

Distance

Cafe Fresh Bagel, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.23 mi

Distance

Needham Fire Department, Needham, MA, USA

Government • Professional

1003 ft

Distance

Mayfair Cleaners, Needham, MA, USA

Retail • Professional

0.21 mi

Distance

M&T Bank, Needham, MA, USA

Finance • Professional

0.21 mi

Distance

Shell, Needham, MA, USA

Transport • Professional

0.23 mi

Distance

Needham Fire Department, Needham, MA, USA

Government • Professional

1003 ft

Distance

Needham Fire Department Station 2, Needham, MA, USA

Government

1003 ft

Distance

Needham Heights Post Office, Needham, MA, USA

Government

1003 ft

Distance

Blue on Highland, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.22 mi

Distance

Town House of Pizza, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.23 mi

Distance

Cafe Fresh Bagel, Needham, MA, USA

Food • Retail • Nightlife

0.23 mi

Distance

Avery Field, Needham, MA, USA

Recreation

317 ft

Distance

Thorpe Park, Needham, MA, USA

Recreation

0.21 mi

Distance

Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, Needham, MA, USA

Religion

845 ft

Distance

Temple Beth Shalom, Needham, MA, USA

Religion

0.2 mi

Distance

M&T Bank, Needham, MA, USA

Finance • Professional

0.21 mi

Distance

Frequently Asked Questions for 28 Mercer Rd

Source: Realty.com

28 Mercer Rd, Needham, MA 02494 is a Single Family 3,954 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 28 photos available of this 5 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $1,898,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 28 photos of 28 Mercer Rd.

Our records indicate that 28 Mercer Rd was built in 1941.

The full address for this home is 28 Mercer Rd, Needham, MA 02494.

28 Mercer Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Fri March 06, 2026

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 19/100, Bike Score: 33/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 28 Mercer Rd. Preschool At Wellesley Schools (Grades: PK - PK), Pollard Middle School (Grades: 7 - 8), Needham High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: William Raveis R. E. & Home Services (tel: 617-731-7737)
Listing agent: Carina Bittar-doyle (#CN252615)

This content last refreshed on 2026-03-15 03:54:34. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available.

Export listing data of 28 Mercer Rd, Needham, MA 02494 : MLS# 73483504

28 Mercer RD, Needham, MA 02494

Interior Features

Exterior / Lot Features

Directions

Financial Considerations

Nearby Schools

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