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Cape home at 764 Central Ave, Needham — 5 bed, 2 bath — photo 11 / 2

$1,500,000

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764 Central Ave

Needham, MA 02492

Sunital Williams Elementary

5Beds
2Baths
1,705Sq Ft
$880$/Sq Ft
1.06 acLot
1864Built
14Days on Market

Listed by Michael Niden at Keller Williams Realty

Listing courtesy of Michael Niden, Keller Williams Realty

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About This Property

Two a adjoining building lots. Welcome to 764 Central Avenue in the desirable Sunita Williams School neighborhood! Set near Volante Farms, this distinctive property offers an exceptional opportunity to renovate, expand or explore new construction on an approximately 45,942 sq. ft. lot. The gently rolling grounds feature a picturesque ornamental pond, traditionally enjoyed for winter ice skating, creating a unique setting rarely found this close to Needham Center. The sun-filled Cape-style residence offers approximately 1,705 sq. ft. of living space, including five bedrooms, two full baths and a comfortable living room. Renovate and personalize the existing home, undertake a substantial expansion, or investigate the property's new-construction potential, subject to all applicable approvals and buyer due diligence. An additional opportunity: An abutting approximately 10,209 sq. ft. lot with an existing New England timber frame barn is also available for purchase separately ($1,000,000), providing buyers the opportunity to assemble approximately 56,151 sq. ft. of contiguous land. Buyers interested in additional land, privacy, recreational space or development potential should inquire for details. Enjoy convenient access to Sunita Williams Elementary School, athletic fields, playgrounds and Volante Farms. Needham Center and Needham Heights commuter-rail stations are nearby, along with Needham's restaurants, shops, recreational facilities and active cultural community. And yes, there is a Trader Joe's! A distinctive property with abundant land and possibilities in one of Needham's most convenient neighborhoods. Property is being sold 'as is.' Buyers and their representatives are responsible for independently verifying all information and performing their own due diligence regarding zoning, wetlands, utilities, permits, buildability and development potential.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Cape

Year Built

1864

Living Area

1,705 sqft

Lot Size

1.06 ac

Rooms

8

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

2 (2 full)

Construction

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Softwood

Parking Spaces

8

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Steam, Solar

Cooling

Window AC

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2025)

$10,989/yr

Price / Sqft

$880/sqft

MLS #

73571674

Days on Market

14

Price History

Listed

Sep 3, 2026

$1,500,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Needham Public Schools

8 schools · 12:1 student-teacher ratio

A+9/10

Elementary Schools

Broadmeadow Elementary School (K-5)10/10
Eliot Elementary School (K-5)8/10
Mitchell Elementary School (K-5)8/10

Middle Schools

Pollard Middle School (6-8)8/10

High Schools

Needham High School (9-12)10/10
STEM Capstone Program (Junior/Senior independent research)Needham Young STARs (community STEM workshops)18 AP courses at Needham High SchoolFine and Performing Arts graduation requirement (8 credits)

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Listing Courtesy Of

Michael Niden · Keller Williams Realty
(781) 449-1400

MLS #73571674

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated September 17, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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