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26 Carol Rd, Needham, MA, 02492

5beds
7baths
5,700sqft
$2,668,000
$468price/sqft
$17,350/moest. monthly cost
$694,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Exceptional new construction in one of Needham's sought-after neighborhoods! A welcoming covered front porch leads into a thoughtfully designed home featuring a Dining area with wet bar, private home office/sitting area, first-floor guest bedroom and full bath. The chef's kitchen offers a center island, walk-in pantry, and opens to a spacious living room w/ fireplace & access to the private deck & backyard. A mudroom provides direct entry from the attached two-car garage. The second level features a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like bath & oversized walk-in closet, three additional en-suite bedrooms, and a laundry room. The finished third floor offers a spacious bonus room, office & half bath, while the walk-out lower level includes a family room, media room & full bath. Designed for today's lifestyle with exceptional craftsmanship, flexible living spaces, timeless style, abundant natural light, quality finishes throughout, & an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining

Getting Around

23
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Newman Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.3 mi
10/10
High Rock SchoolGrades 61.2 mi
9/10
Needham High SchoolGrades 9-121.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Second Floor

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished

Bathroom1

  • Level: First

Bathroom2

  • Level: Second

Bathroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second

Bedroom5

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 6
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Family Room

  • Level: Basement

Features

  • Bathroom,Sitting Room,Media Room,Home Office,Play Room,Wet Bar
  • Door features: Insulated Doors
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Tile,Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,100
  • Finished area above ground: 4,600

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,700
  • Total interior livable area: 5,700 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Yes

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Office

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 143665
  • Zoning: SRB

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch,Deck
  • Exterior features: Porch,Deck

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,062 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Storage,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 3

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

  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $13,490$161,880
Home Insurance *$402$4,824
Property Taxes $2,334$28,008
Electricity $1,124$13,488
Total$17,350$208,200
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$594,857/yr
40% on housing$520,500/yr
45% on housing$462,666/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$468This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02492$526
Norfolk County$448

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02492$562
Norfolk County$427

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-17Listed for sale$2,668,000
2000-10-30Sold$338,000
1987-05-01Sold$239,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThe Varano Realty Group
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty

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