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Listing broker remarks

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!— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • 2,306 sq ft
  • 11,761 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1941 built
  • $606 / sq ft
  • $12,766 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠1⁠1⁠9⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
521 High Rock St
Town
Needham, MA
ZIP
02492
Deed (Bk/Pg)
36154 / 399

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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.