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78 Birds Hill Ave, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492 • Birds Hill
$3,295,000
Est. $17,807/month
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
5,800
Sq Ft
$568
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
2026
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
59
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jan 20, 2026 • MLS# 73470009 Copied!

About this home

Construction is underway with a rare opportunity to customize finishes with an award-winning local design firm. Just 1 mile from town center in one of Needham’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this exceptional home features full-height ceilings, large-scale Marvin windows, high-end finishes, & custom carpentry throughout. The family room showcases wall-to-wall accordion doors, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The thoughtfully designed layout includes Thermador appliances, smart & energy-efficient systems, EV charging, optional attic space, & an oversized 2-car garage. Every bedroom offers an en suite bath & walk-in closet, anchored by a spa-like primary suite. The walk-out lower level features 10-foot ceilings with space for a gym, golf simulator and home theater, perfect for recreation and entertaining. The private backyard spaces framed by preserved mature trees create a peaceful retreat in a premier Needham location.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner COTTON, KATHI I
Mailing Address 78 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA, 02492

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning SRB
Style CP

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,070,300

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $800,600 $269,700 $1,070,300 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 14, 1995 $384,000 16618/1

Building Permit History

Permit history not yet available for this municipality.

Municipal Context: NEEDHAM

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,475 5,800 ✗
Year built 1,921 2,026 ✗
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2026
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,800 sq ft
Total Rooms
15

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC
New Construction

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2026
Living Area 5,800 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 15

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry Second Floor
Features Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom, Media Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $11,345
Assessed Value $1,070,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bedroom, Media Room
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2026
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Electric
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

Birds Hill

78 Birds Hill Ave, Needham MA 02492

Needham, MA 02492

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Nearby Schools

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

10 schools
Grace Preparatory Academy
0.5 mi
Grades K-08
St. Joseph Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
Confidence Connection
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Walker School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-09
A+
Broadmeadow School
0.4 mi | #17 of 824 | Score: 65.1
Improved 50 spots from last year
+6.9 above state avg
502 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
William Mitchell School
0.7 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
Needham Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades 01-03
A+
Newman Elementary School
2.0 mi | #2 of 824 | Score: 68.5
Improved 103 spots from last year
+10.3 above state avg
696 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A+
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
2.1 mi | #19 of 824 | Score: 64.8
Improved 65 spots from last year
+6.6 above state avg
533 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
A
John Eliot School
2.1 mi | #98 of 824 | Score: 59.5
Dropped 40 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
397 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Pollard Middle School
0.6 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
1.5 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
St. Sebastian's School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Needham High School
0.9 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
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 20, 2026
$3,295,000
Original listing
Agent: The Samantha Eisenberg Group Office: Compass
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Listed for Sale
Jan 20, 2026
$3,295,000
Original listing
Agent: The Samantha Eisenberg Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 20, 2026 New Listing Added $3,295,000 —
Jan 20, 2026 New Listing Added $3,295,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
59 days
Price per Sq Ft
$568

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,345 $1,070,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,345
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,070,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM352881
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Mar 21, 2026 9:43 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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