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Listing broker remarks

This is the kind of home you don’t come across often. Full of character, filled with light, and ideally located to enjoy everything Needham has to offer. Set just outside Needham Center near schools, parks, restaurants, & commuter rail, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home blends charm with everyday functionality. The 1st floor offers a flexible layout with a bright bedroom that can serve as a primary, guest space, or home office, along with a full bath nearby. The living room is the heart of the home, sun-filled, and anchored by a fireplace, with windows that bring in natural light all day. A dining room continues that light-filled feel, creating a welcoming space for everyday living & entertaining. The kitchen is charming and functional, offering everything you need. Upstairs, you will find 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, enjoy a private, landscaped yard and a two-car garage. A unique opportunity to own a character-filled home that feels both inviting and connected in Needham.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • sold
  • 2,314 sq ft
  • 8,712 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1924 built
  • $605 / sq ft
  • $13,822 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
711 Webster Street
Town
Needham, MA
ZIP
02492
Sold for
$1,525,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41894 / 98

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.