48 Taylor St, Needham, MA, 02494
About This Home
Discover the remarkable possibilities in this Spacious and versatile expanded ranch offers endless potential on a rare half-acre lot in a sought-after Needham neighborhood. The open floor plan features a welcoming living room with fireplace, a bright kitchen, and a family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, a second fireplace, and sliders to an expansive deck overlooking a large private yard. The main level includes three generously sized bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and convenient laundry. The finished lower level adds flexibility with a home office, large recreation room, full bath, and bonus spaces. The level backyard is perfect for entertaining, a future pool, or sport court. Ideally located near schools, shops, trails, commuter rail, and just minutes to Boston.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Radon Remediation System
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 900
- Finished area above ground: 2,087
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Forced Air,Baseboard,Oil,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,987
- Total interior livable area: 2,987 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:105.0 B:0033 L:0000.0,143205
- Zoning: B
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood,Rain Gutters,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached,Carport,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $8,292 | $99,504 |
| Home Insurance * | $243 | $2,916 |
| Property Taxes | $1,435 | $17,220 |
| Electricity | $589 | $7,068 |
| Total | $10,559 | $126,708 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Sold | $1,550,000 |
| 2025-09-19 | Contingent | $1,649,000 |
| 2025-09-04 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000 |
| 2025-06-10 | Sold | $1,500,000 |
| 2025-05-19 | Contingent | $1,499,000 |
| 2025-05-15 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000 |
| 2012-05-23 | Sold | $700,000 |
| 2011-12-06 | Listed for sale | $729,000 |
| 2011-04-22 | Listing removed | $729,000 |
| 2011-04-16 | Listed for sale | $729,000 |
| 1988-07-15 | Sold | $200,000 |
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