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$1,649,000

36 Thorpe Rd, Needham MA 02494
Needham, MA 02494
Listed by Morgan Guthrie
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,464 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

A beautifully updated Colonial in the heart of Needham Heights, offering nearly 3,500 square feet of versatile living space across four levels. Recent improvements include a new HVAC system (2024), new boiler (2025), fully renovated primary bathroom, refreshed guest bath and powder room, re-stained hardwood floors, new lighting throughout, and a new back patio with stairs - creating a true move-in-ready home.The sun-filled main level features hardwood floors, gracious living and family rooms with a fireplace, and an open eat-in kitchen with pantry and seating area, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a private renovated bath and walk-in closet, along with two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. The third floor adds a fourth bedroom plus flexible bonus space, while the finished lower level offers an excellent additional living area perfect for a playroom, gym, media room, or home office, plus extra storage space.Outside, a fenced yard and private patio create a welcoming space for dining and relaxing. Additional highlights include central air, natural gas, 200-amp service, and insulated windows and doors. Set in one of Needham’s most desirable neighborhoods, the home is within walking distance of Needham Heights shops and restaurants, the commuter rail, parks, and the acclaimed Needham schools, with convenient access to major highways. A rare combination of neighborhood charm, modern updates, and everyday convenience.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73572579
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
18
On market date
September 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.13 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
William Mitchell
0.47 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Needham
Middle
Pollard Middle
1.07 mi away · Grades 7-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
828
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Needham
High
Needham High
0.35 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,669
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
District
Needham

Walkability

Blended score for Needham's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

84
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks13
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

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Est. monthly payment
$10,080/mo
$329,800 down
$1,319,200 loan
Principal & interest$8,556
Property tax (est.)$1,374
Home insurance (est.)$150

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