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42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492
$1,125,000
Est. $6,810/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,792
Sq Ft
$628
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1947
Year Built
1
Garage Space
12
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jun 11, 2026 • MLS# 73534698 Copied! • Updated Jun 26, 2026

About this home

Delightful expanded Cape tucked on a quiet tree-lined street in one of Needham’s most sought after neighborhoods is on the market for the first time in over 40 years! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully expanded, it offers an exceptional opportunity to move right in and add your own touches over time. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, the home boasts a welcoming 1st floor layout with fireplaced living room, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, casual dining area with slider to a wrap-around deck, comfortable bright family room, formal dining room, and a versatile bonus room with deck access. Numerous updates over the years include newer windows, roof, electrical panel, 2-story addition and more. Basement offers ample storage and direct entry from garage. Ideally located just down the street from Perry Park and Mitchell school, ½ mile from the Hersey commuter rail station, and less a mile from Needham center. Move in before the next school year begins!

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Property History

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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Jun 19, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2026
$1,125,000
Original listing
Agent: Benna Lynch Rondini Office: Charlesgate Realty Group LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,051 $1,042,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,051
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,042,500

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,792 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Vinyl / Vct, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Garage Access, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $11,051
Assessed Value $1,042,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,792 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Room Details

Second Floor

Bedroom3
10 x 15
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom2
13 x 15
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
13 x 14
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
Dining Room
12 x 11
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
11 x 23
Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
17 x 11
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Family Room
9 x 20
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl / VCT, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room, High Speed Internet
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1947
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Wood Stove
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
School District
Needham School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.8% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A+
William Mitchell School
0.3 mi | #24 of 824 | Score: 64.4
Improved 22 spots from last year
+6.2 above state avg
424 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
St. Joseph Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades K-08
Grace Preparatory Academy
0.8 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Pollard Middle School
0.7 mi | #10 of 352 | Score: 63.3
Dropped 6 spots from last year
+5.1 above state avg
867 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
A+
High Rock School
1.3 mi | #5 of 352 | Score: 64.9
Improved 22 spots from last year
+6.6 above state avg
441 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.3 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Needham High School
0.5 mi | #4 of 346 | Score: 78.0
Improved 7 spots from last year
+19.8 above state avg
1,633 students Moderate
20 sports • 2,794 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
St. Sebastian's School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
Fusion Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
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42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492

Listing Information

Listing Agent Benna Lynch Rondini
Listing Office Charlesgate Realty Group LLC
Office Phone 617-587-0100
Agent MLS ID CN209846
Office MLS ID AN9522
Listing Data Updated Jun 26, 2026 8:14 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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