125 Oxbow Rd, Needham, MA, 02492
About This Home
Beautifully maintained, sited on 1.78 lush, level acres with access to the Charles River, this 13-room home offers exceptional space and versatility. Featuring 4/5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, this totally updated home has a very inviting living room and family room with fireplaces and built-ins, a first floor study as well as an office/bedroom with private entrance. The eat-in kitchen offers a breakfast bar, dining area, and access to a separate formal dining room. Hardwood floors, higher ceilings, picture windows, and a screened porch enhance the home’s warmth and charm. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a private office, full bath and two walk-in closets.. A finished lower level features a playroom, fitness room, bedroom, and full bath. Additional amenities include central air, a walk-up attic with cedar closet, central vacuum, a generator, and 2-car garage with direct entry. Enjoy walking trails behind this sought-after setting with easy access to town, train and highway!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Vacuum System
- Laundry features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Second Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
Bedroom4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
Bedroom5
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 143
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 168
Family Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 390
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Bathroom - Full,Recessed Lighting,Closet,Office,Study,Play Room,Bonus Room,Exercise Room,Central Vacuum,Walk-up Attic
- Door features: French Doors
- Window features: Skylight(s),Screens
- Flooring: Tile,Carpet,Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,438
- Finished area above ground: 3,493
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Electric Baseboard,Humidity Control,Oil
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,931
- Total interior livable area: 4,931 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 504
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 280
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 300
Office
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 324
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 146245
- Zoning: SFR
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened,Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened,Deck,Rain Gutters,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Screens
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,River,Access
Lot
- Lot size: 1.78 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Storage,Paved Drive
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
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
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- 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 | $13,399 | $160,788 |
| Home Insurance * | $399 | $4,788 |
| Property Taxes | $2,318 | $27,816 |
| Electricity | $972 | $11,668 |
| Total | $17,088 | $205,056 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Contingent | $2,650,000 |
| 2026-06-11 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000 |
| 1979-04-10 | Sold | $50,000 |
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