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Listing broker remarks

Filled with natural light and designed to live like a single-family home, this new construction Townhouse features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and over 3,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Brand-new construction offering luxury, flexibility, and low-maintenance living in Needham abutting Mitchell Woods. The open-concept floor plan is ideal for everyday living and entertaining, showcasing a bright kitchen with Thermador appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and extensive millwork. Flexible living options include a first-floor bedroom or home office, finished lower level with recreation, gym, or guest space, a pantry, second-floor laundry, and a spacious primary suite. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, gas cooking, gas fireplace, irrigation system, private patio, exclusive-use yard, and garage. Conveniently located near Needham Center, Needham Heights, commuter rail, Mitchell Elementary School, parks, shopping, dining, and commuter routes.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • 3,830 sq ft
  • 6,000 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 2026 built
  • $489 / sq ft
  • $12,797 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠2⁠7⁠8⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
279 Brookline Street
Unit
279
Town
Needham, MA
ZIP
02492
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40444 / 550

Map

Neighborhood: Needham

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.