NEW 21 HRS AGO

For sale

$1,399,000

Est. $8,814/mo —

•

2,306

sq ft

521 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

Welcome home to this classic Royal Barry Wills colonial that is less than 1 mile from Needham center and 1/2 mile from the Newman Elementary School! This 4 bedroom home is located in a coveted neighborhood and has been meticulously maintained by its long time owners. You will be delighted by the sun-filled kitchen and family room offering a fireplace, skylights, large windows and access to the back deck and yard. In the kitchen you will find an abundance of counter space, a center island and a breakfast bar for extra seating. This home offers recently refinished hardwood floors and early American latch hardware as well as beautiful leaded glass casement windows. Modern amenities like central air conditioning and a 2 car attached garage add comfort and convenience. Second floor provides 4 corner bedrooms including a primary suite, 3 more bedrooms, an additional family bathroom, laundry and an abundance of closet space. There is a staircase to the attic for easy access and extra storage. Basement is open, unfinished and offers extra space for potential expansion. Generous 11,761 square foot lot provides excellent outdoor space with potential. April 2026 NEW furnace and 2019 water heater. This fabulous home awaits its new owners!

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$607Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judith Brady • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Listed by • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Listing updated: Sep 23, 2026 at 09:11am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73581196

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$8,814 per month

Principal and interest$7,540

Property taxes

$1,064

HOA dues

Home insurance

$210

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

High Rock School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

521 High Rock St · $1,399,000

Strong offer

$1.47M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.47M+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% above list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Office
Walk-up attic
Skylights
Cathedral ceiling(s)
Recessed lighting

Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bedroom 2 on second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bedroom 3 on second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bedroom 4 on second floor with hardwood flooring and closet

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Second-floor bathroom(s) with tub and shower and skylight
Second-floor bathroom with shower stall and skylight
First-floor half bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen island
Hardwood flooring

Laundry & utility
Laundry on second floor
Hardwood flooring in laundry area
Gas water heater

Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Wall-to-wall carpet

Heating & cooling
Hot water baseboard heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 521 High Rock St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,130 (+4.3%)

$507,300 + $346,200

$853,500

2022

$10,675 (+2.6%)

$465,700 + $332,700

$798,400

2021

$10,403 (+6.8%)

$465,700 + $332,700

$798,400

2020

$9,742 (+8.7%)

$465,700 + $314,300

$780,000

2019

$8,962 (+4.3%)

$423,600 + $299,700

$723,300

2018

$8,593 (+5.3%)

$423,600 + $299,700

$723,300

2017

$8,160 (+2.6%)

$423,600 + $262,700

$686,300

2016

$7,953 (+9.1%)

$423,600 + $265,600

$689,200

2014

$7,292 (+3.0%)

$368,700 + $257,800

$626,500

2013

$7,079 (+3.2%)

$368,700 + $257,800

$626,500

2012

$6,860 (+3.7%)

$368,700 + $257,800

$626,500

2011

$6,615 (+3.5%)

$368,700 + $238,200

$606,900

2010

$6,391 (+5.7%)

$368,700 + $238,200

$606,900

2009

$6,045

$368,700 + $238,200

$606,900

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

1999

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,422

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,422

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

145189

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Needham, MA • 02492

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 521 High Rock St

$1,421,037

$22K over list price of $1.40M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $1.7M.

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smaller lot
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smaller lot
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smaller lot
17 years older
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,535,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths2,250 sq ft
50 Meetinghouse Cir, Needham, MA 02492
$75/sq ft
smaller lot
43 years newer
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,439,000 Last sold price
4 beds2 baths2,310 sq ft
109 Linden St, Needham, MA 02492
$16/sq ft
smaller lot
24 years newer
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,700,000 Last sold price
3 beds2.5 baths2,496 sq ft
29 Canavan Cir, Needham, MA 02492
$74/sq ft
43 years newer
no basement

Rental earnings

Est. $5,350 per month, based on comparable rentals

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