Location

Nearby schools

School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Needham School District
533 students · 13.1:1 student–teacher
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School school rating: A+ 0.6 mi
Needham High School
9-12 · Regular · Needham School District
1,633 students · 11.9:1 student–teacher
Needham High School school rating: A 0.7 mi
John Eliot
KG-5 · Regular · Needham School District
397 students · 11.7:1 student–teacher
John Eliot school rating: A 0.8 mi
St Joseph School
PK-8 · Regular
446 students · 12.6:1 student–teacher
0.9 mi
William Mitchell
KG-5 · Regular · Needham School District
424 students · 12.6:1 student–teacher
William Mitchell school rating: A 0.9 mi
Riverside School
9-12 · Special Education
4 students · 2.0:1 student–teacher
1.0 mi
Happy Child Preschool/Day Care Center
PK-PK · Early Childhood Program/Child Care Center
10 students · 4.3:1 student–teacher
1.3 mi
Newman Elementary School
PK-5 · Regular · Needham School District
696 students · 12.3:1 student–teacher
Newman Elementary School school rating: A 1.3 mi

Nearby places

Within 2 miles of this home: 39+ restaurants and cafés, 5 grocery stores, 33+ parks and green spaces, and 26+ transit stops.

Place data from OpenStreetMap.

Food & drink

Gianni’s Deli
0.1 mi
Blue on Highland
American restaurant · Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
Town House of Pizza
Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
Cafe Fresh Bagel
Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
Starbucks
Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
Hungry Coyote
Mexican restaurant · Highland Avenue
0.6 mi
Subway
Highland Avenue
0.6 mi
Dunkin
Highland Avenue
0.7 mi

Groceries

Trader Joe's
Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
Sudbury Farms
Highland Avenue
0.6 mi
Volante Farms
Forest Street
0.7 mi
Roche Bros
Chestnut Street
1.5 mi
Baza Gourmet Foods & Spirits
Tower Road
1.6 mi

Parks & recreation

Needham Heights Common
0.2 mi
Needham Conservation Land
0.2 mi
Avery Field
0.3 mi
Sweet Preserve
0.3 mi
Thorpe Park
0.3 mi
Cricket Field
0.4 mi
Rosemary Lake
0.6 mi
Memorial Park
0.6 mi

Transit

Needham Heights
0.1 mi
Hillside St @ Hunnewell St
0.1 mi
Track 1 (All Trains)
0.1 mi
Hillside Ave @ Hunnewell St
0.1 mi
Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
0.1 mi
Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
0.2 mi
Hillside Ave @ Avery St
0.3 mi
Highland Ave @ Dana Pl
0.4 mi

Surveillance cameras near 56 Crescent Road, Needham

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2 CCTV cameras mapped within 1 mile of this home. None within ½ mile. Nearest: 0.8 mi northeast. Operator named in the data: Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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The 02494 market

Homes for sale: 31
Median list price: $1,595,000

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56 Crescent Road

$2,300,000Canceled

56 Crescent Road, Needham, MA 02494

Est. $14,965/moGet pre-qualified$545/sqft · 185 days on Realty

4

Beds

4

Baths

4,218

Sqft

2022

Built

$545

$/Sqft

185

Days on Realty

About this 4 bedroom 4 bath house

Exceptional 2022 custom-built townhome offering ~4,200 SF of well-executed living space in a prime Needham Heights location. A rare offering distinguished by its level of finish, thoughtful layout, and overall quality.The main living level features an open, light-filled design with seamless flow, a gas fireplace, butler’s pantry, and extensive custom cabinetry throughout.The primary suite includes a private deck, gas fireplace, and a spa-like bath with radiant heated floors, soaking tub, and oversized shower, along with a fully built-out walk-in closet with center island.The fully finished lower level with kitchenette provides flexibility for extended living, guests, or in-law potential.Additional features include professionally designed outdoor living area with hot tub, whole-house reverse osmosis system, Lutron lighting, Sonos audio, double washer/dryer laundry room with sink, epoxy-finished garage and utility spaces, and a dedicated cedar closet.

Listing agent
Not provided
Courtesy of brokerage not provided
MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) · Listing 73497445

Interior features

Bathrooms3 full, 1 half

FlooringWood

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingForced Air

FeaturesBathroom

Exterior & lot

Architectural styleColonial

Garage1

Private poolNo

Estimated value: $2,300,000

Range $2,159,295 – $2,440,705 · as of July 14, 2026

How this estimate has moved

ATTOM automated valuation model · 37 published estimates over 3.1 years

$1,840,000 June 2023$2,300,000 July 2026

Highest reading $2,386,710 in September 2025; lowest $1,407,750 in October 2023. The vertical scale starts at the series' own low, not at zero — it is drawn to show movement, not absolute size.

Public records

4 beds
4.5 baths
1,178 sqft
0 sqft lot
Built 2022
Stories: 3
Use: RESIDENTIAL
APN NEED M:099.0 B:0059 L:0056.0

Estimate your monthly payment

Home price

Down payment (20%)

$460,000

Loan term

Interest rate (%)

Property tax (%/yr)

Home insurance ($/yr)

HOA ($/mo)

Estimated monthly payment

$14,965/mo

Principal & interest$12,740

Property tax$2,108

Home insurance$117

Loan amount $1,840,000. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.

Tax history

2025 roll

Structure: $1,692,200
Assessed total: $1,692,200
County market value: $1,480,955
Property tax billed: $17,937