This charming, fully updated, home offers so much more than you can imagine. As soon as you pull into the paver driveway, you’ll see the upgrades & attention to detail. The first floor includes a gas fireplaced LR, DR with built-ins, updated kitchen with newer SS appliances, ½ bath, office, den or 4th BR & mudroom. A fully dormered second floor includes 3 bedrooms (oversized primary) & large updated full bath. The lower level offers additional finished living space with a gas fireplaced family room, bonus room, full bath & laundry room, all with heated floors and walkout access to a spacious patio & fully fenced backyard. The backyard is an oasis for entertainers and gardeners alike with multiple seating areas, lush perennial gardens, underground sprinklers, landscape lighting, a grilling area & 2 storage sheds. Newer roof & gas heating system (2018), new windows (2020) & tankless HW heater (2024). Nestled on a private dead-end street with easy access to Route 128/95 & Commuter Rail.
For sale
$1,350,000
5 Sachem Rd, Needham, MA 02494
3beds
2,508sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$1,314,900 Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Underground sprinklersBonus roomPaver drivewayPrivate dead-end streetFully dormered second floorLush perennial gardensFully fenced backyard
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 02:37pm
Listed by:
Daryl Cohan 508-517-7574,
Compass 617-752-6845
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73478157
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 126.5
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11
Family room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Basement
- Area: 207
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 138
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 207
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 18
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 161
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Closet, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Home Office, Bonus Room, Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Pocket Door
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,508
- Total interior livable area: 2,508 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,644
- Finished area below ground: 864
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Other
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:072.0 B:0016 L:0000.0,141578
- Zoning: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Needham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $968,600
- Annual tax amount: $10,267
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
Estimated market value
$1,314,900
$1.25M - $1.38M
$3,551/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+378.7%$538/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73478157 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/1999 | Sold | $282,000$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,267 +24.9% | $968,600 +47.6% |
| 2024 | $8,218 -2.1% | $656,400 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,390 +6.7% | $643,400 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $7,863 +2.6% | $588,100 |
| 2021 | $7,663 +5.1% | $588,100 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $7,292 +8.3% | $583,800 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $6,733 +5.3% | $543,400 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $6,396 +3.5% | $538,400 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $6,179 +3% | $519,700 |
| 2016 | $5,997 | $519,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Est. payment
$7,772/mo
Principal & interest
$6624
Property taxes
$1148
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02494
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Eliot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Pollard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Needham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Eliot
- Middle: Hghrck/Pollard
- High: Nhs
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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