Land, location and layout come together in this center entrance colonial. The architecturally designed floor plan offers easy living and entertaining along with all the details and craftsmanship that you are seeking: High/tray ceilings, raised panel woodwork, chefs kitchen with Wolf range and Sub Zero refrigerator, butlers pantry and sun-filled dining area open to a fire-placed family room, formal dining room, living room and handsome library/office. Master suites on both first and second floors with four additional bedrooms, 3 full baths (2 en suite) and laundry complete the second floor. Walk out basement with 9 ceilings and slider to backyard offers the potential for additional living space and is ready to be finished. Enjoy the views of conservation land from the decks off the kitchen and master suites. Located within minutes to Needham center, shopping, commuter rail and I 95. Check out the attached Virtual 3D Tour - Link can be found in "Special Showing Instructions"!
- MLS# 72869062
- Date Listed07/21/2021
- Bedrooms 6
- Bathrooms 5 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 1 acres (43,560 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Norfolk
- Year Built 2005
- Water Public
- Square Feet 7,237 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $290.18
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring Hardwood
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 1.00
- Lot Size SQFT 43,560.00
- Lot Features Wooded
Directions
Great Plain Ave or Marked Tree Rd to Central Ave
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $25,436
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.45 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 6 • Serves this home
1.34 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.28 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.45 mi
Distance
Preschool At Wellesley Schools
Public • PK - PK
3.33 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
4.92 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 5
5.63 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
6.29 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
7.1 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 5
7.57 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 5
9.09 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 6 • Serves this home
1.34 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
1.9 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.45 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.86 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.86 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
6.29 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
7.34 mi
Distance
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
7.46 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
7.49 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.28 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.94 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.86 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.29 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.33 mi
Distance
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12
7.46 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.49 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
7.57 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
1.34 mi
Distance
Private • 05 - 12
2.88 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
3.44 mi
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Private • 08 - 11
3.49 mi
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Private • 08 - 12
5.31 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
5.84 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
6.33 mi
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Private • 06 - 12
6.44 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
6.71 mi
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Private • 07 - 12
7.07 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Clarke Road | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 25, 2025 | $1,399,000 | Jun 25, 2024 | $2,115,360 |
| 16 Fair Oaks Park | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 24, 2025 | $2,699,000 | Sep 25, 2024 | $2,521,480 |
| 15 Ridge Hill Farm Rd | Listing | 3 | 3 | Oct 06, 2025 | $2,495,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,990,172 |
| 35 Lynn Road | Listing | 5 | 3 | Oct 07, 2025 | $1,795,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,315,985 |
| 869 Charles River St | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 07, 2025 | $1,750,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,367,487 |
| 80 North Hill Avenue | 5 | 5 | Sep 13, 2025 | $2,145,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | - |
| 29 Donna Road | 4 | 5 | Sep 27, 2025 | $2,499,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | - |
| 66 Oakcrest Road | 6 | 7 | Nov 04, 2025 | $2,690,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | - |
| 617 South Street | 4 | 4 | Oct 31, 2025 | $2,195,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | - |
| 41 Laurel Drive | 4 | 3 | Oct 07, 2025 | $1,275,000 | Nov 10, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,534 | 32,702 | 725,326 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,254 | 2,662 | 1,831 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.9 | 43 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $170,288 | $164,369 | $108,049 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $86,018 | $83,962 | $57,162 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 135 | 117 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 17.7°F | 17.7°F | 18.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.8°F | 82.8°F | 81.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.58" | 46.58" | 51.22" | 38" |
14/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
9/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
0 nearby routes: 0 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 24/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1297 Central Ave
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1297 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 is a Single Family 7,237 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 30 photos available of this 6 bed, 6 bath house, listed at $2,100,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 30 photos of 1297 Central Ave.
Our records indicate that 1297 Central Ave was built in 2005.
The full address for this home is 1297 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492.
1297 Central Ave has been listed on Realty.com since Wed July 21, 2021
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 24/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1297 Central Ave. Newman Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), High Rock School (Grades: 6 - 6), Needham High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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