Built in 1996 this 3 level home abutting the Bay Colony Rail Trail has a very flexible floor plan for the living level. Sitting room off of the kitchen has a wood burning fireplace & Deck with sweeping woodsy views. First floor has garage, workshop, den (exercise room) and laundry, 2nd floor has open kitchen and family room. Kitchen has a great layout, plenty of granite countertops with peninsula for breakfast bar seating. Flexible floor plan allows for different uses of the living level. Living room has bay window and small office. 3rd floor has primary bedroom suite with double closets and a 5- piece bath with soaking tub, shower and 2 vanities. There are 2 more bedrooms and full bath. Pull down ladder for attic storage. Garage with interior access. Large yard stretches along the bay state rail trail. Fabulous setting back from the road. 6 minute drive to Needham Junction for commuter rail.
For sale
$949,000
46 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
3beds
2,150sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.91 Acres Lot
$932,500 Zestimate®
$441/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 69 days |
- 2,851 |
- 81 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2026 at 12:06am
Listed by:
Mary M. Wallace 617-293-8002,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-522-2200,
Jay Balaban 617-293-8932
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73444631
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Third
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 133.19
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 11.42
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 134.15
- Dimensions: 11.42 x 11.75
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Third
- Area: 62.5
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 8.33
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hot Tub / Spa
- Level: Third
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula
- Level: Second
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,150
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Greenhouse
- Frontage length: 40.00
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Greenhouse
- Parcel number: M:210.0 B:0014 L:0000.0,145972
- Zoning: SRA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $441/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $956,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,137
- Date on market: 1/27/2026
Estimated market value
$932,500
$886,000 - $979,000
$3,750/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $949,000$441/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $949,000$441/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $949,000-4.6%$441/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000+58.7%$463/sqft |
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| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $627,000+173.8%$292/sqft |
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| 11/26/1997 | Sold | $229,000+109.1%$107/sqft |
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| 3/15/1996 | Sold | $109,500$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,137 +2.1% | $956,300 +20.6% |
| 2024 | $9,926 -1.4% | $792,800 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $10,063 +17.9% | $771,700 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $8,538 +2.6% | $638,600 |
| 2021 | $8,321 +4.7% | $638,600 +0.4% |
| 2020 | $7,944 +1.6% | $636,000 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $7,821 +4.3% | $631,200 |
| 2018 | $7,499 -2.8% | $631,200 -2.7% |
| 2017 | $7,713 +3% | $648,700 |
| 2016 | $7,486 | $648,700 |
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Est. payment
$5,492/mo
Principal & interest
$4685
Property taxes
$807
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02492
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10High Rock SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Newman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newman Elementary
- Middle: High Rock School
- High: Needham High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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