Charming and stylish New England Cape in the sought after Mitchell School neighborhood! Sitting on a corner lot in one of Needhams most desired locations, this home is perfectly laid out for easy family living. Center entrance with a gracious formal living room with bay window, stunning tiled fireplace and mantle, custom built-ins and window treatments, eat-in kitchen with double bay windows, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and adjacent formal dining room. A generous family room with custom built-ins and access to rear fenced in yard flanked by a powder room complete the living level. Upstairs an enviable primary suite sits at the end of the hallway with double closets, bay window and accompanying primary bath. Three additional spacious bedrooms, a full bath with tub/shower and sink with vanity. Lower level perfect for play room & media/rec room and additional storage. Hardwoods throughout. C/A. All this and minutes to Needham Heights MBTA, Trader Joes and highway access
- MLS# 73489080
- Date Listed03/19/2026
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.24 acres (10,585 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Norfolk
- Year Built 1937
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,932 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $545.7
Interior Features
- Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Wood, Tile
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard, Zoned
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.24
- Lot Size SQFT 10,585.00
- Lot Features Corner Lot, Level
Directions
Corner of Burnside & Concord
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $15,735
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Schools near 02494
Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 02494 in Needham, MA.
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
2.08 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home
1.3 mi
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Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.29 mi
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Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
2.08 mi
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Preschool At Wellesley Schools
Public • PK - PK
2.36 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 5
4.24 mi
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Public • PK - KG
4.78 mi
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Public • PK - 8
5.55 mi
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Brookline Early Education Program At Putterham
Public • PK - PK
5.83 mi
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Public • 1 - 5
6.63 mi
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Public • PK - 5
6.66 mi
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Public • PK - PK
6.85 mi
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Public • PK - 8
6.88 mi
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Public • 7 - 8 • Serves this home
1.3 mi
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Public • 6 - 6
2.46 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
3.3 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
3.3 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
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Public • 3 - 8
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Public • 6 - 8
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Public • 6 - 8
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Public • 6 - 8
6.85 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
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Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.29 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
3.3 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
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Public • 9 - 12
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Public • 9 - 12
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Public • 9 - 12
6.63 mi
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7.63 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
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Public • 9 - 12
8.13 mi
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Private • 08 - 11
0.93 mi
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Private • UG - UG
2.38 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
2.66 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
4.5 mi
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Private • 05 - 12
4.6 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
4.86 mi
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Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Private • 09 - 12
5.16 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
5.21 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
5.5 mi
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Private • UG - UG
5.72 mi
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Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Rosemary Way | 3 | 2 | Jun 19, 2026 | $305,000 |
| 41 Laurel Drive | 4 | 3 | Jun 28, 2026 | $1,275,000 |
| 18 Evergreen Rd | 4 | 4 | Jun 16, 2026 | $1,995,000 |
| 5 Hazel Lane | 5 | 6 | May 08, 2026 | $2,695,900 |
| 36 Roland Street | 7 | 8 | Jun 10, 2026 | $3,849,000 |
| 58 Morton St | 3 | 3 | May 12, 2026 | $1,525,000 |
| 510 Webster Street | 3 | 3 | May 16, 2026 | $1,295,000 |
| 70 Briarwood Circle | 5 | 5 | May 09, 2026 | $2,379,000 |
| 176 Highgate Street | 7 | 6 | May 21, 2026 | $3,449,000 |
| 28 Mercer Rd | 5 | 4 | May 20, 2026 | $1,898,000 |
Local Neighborhood Highlights for 02494
Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Needham, MA area.
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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Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
29/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
60/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some 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: 28/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 31/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 55 Burnside Rd
Source: Realty.com
55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494 in Needham, MA 02494 is a single family listed at $1,600,000. Highlights include 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,932 sq. ft., built in 1937, 0.24 acre lot, $546 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 24 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 24 photos of 55 Burnside Rd.
Our records indicate that 55 Burnside Rd was built in 1937.
The full address for this home is 55 Burnside Rd, Needham, MA 02494.
55 Burnside Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Thu March 19, 2026
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 31/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 55 Burnside Rd. Newman Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Pollard Middle School (Grades: 7 - 8), Needham High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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