Located southwest of Boston, Needham offers established residential neighborhoods, a vibrant town center, convenient transportation options, and a diverse selection of homes. From classic New England residences and renovated single-family homes to condominiums, luxury properties, and new construction, Needham offers buyers a variety of opportunities within the Greater Boston real estate market.
With nearly 25 years of real estate experience, Sheri Flagler helps buyers and sellers navigate the Needham market with local knowledge, strategic guidance, and a personalized approach.
Needham combines a primarily residential setting with convenient access to Boston and surrounding Greater Boston communities.
Needham Center serves as a central commercial and civic destination, while Needham Heights offers another concentration of shops, services, residences, and transportation connections. The town continues to invest in Needham Center with planning focused on strengthening its sense of place and creating a vibrant, sustainable destination.
Transportation is another important part of Needham's location. The town has four MBTA Commuter Rail stops with service connecting to Boston's South Station, giving residents multiple options for accessing the city by rail.
Needham also provides access to walking trails and conservation areas. Ridge Hill Reservation alone encompasses 352 acres of public open space, and the town maintains an extensive network of public trails.
As your Realtor, I'll help you evaluate your options and identify the properties and locations that best align with your lifestyle, priorities, and real estate goals.
29,906 people live in Needham, where the median age is 38.1 and the average individual income is $113,079. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Needham, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Responsible Media Company, NRO - Wellesley, and Talbots.
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| Shopping | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.36 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.79 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.81 miles | 3 reviews | 1.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 6 reviews | 2.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.75 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.87 miles | 3 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.89 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.24 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.52 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.58 miles | 11 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.63 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.71 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.74 miles | 18 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.83 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.89 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Needham has 9,101 households, with an average household size of 2.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Needham do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,906 people call Needham home. The population density is 2,984 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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