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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Parcel Number 140979
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,393,800
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$15,095

School Information

  • High School Needham High
  • Elementary SchoolWilliam Mitchell Elementary
  • High SchoolNeedham
  • Junior HighPollard Middle

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Third
  • Family Room First
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,649,000
  • MLS Number73572579
  • Modification Date09/07/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodNeedham Heights
  • SubdivisionNeedham Heights
  • Address36 Thorpe Road
  • Building Number36
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetThorpe Road
  • TownNeedham
  • Zip02494

Building

  • BasementFull, Finished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleColonial, Garrison
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built2005
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.13

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Interior Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,464
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,464
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,663
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Other

  • Date Listed09/07/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count3

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Listed by Morgan Guthrie of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Wellesley

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