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Day Care, Pre-School (Commercial)Commercial
Last sold for $2,860,000 on Oct 13, 2010

165 CHESTNUT ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02492
0
Baths
23,426 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,860,000 · Oct 13, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$44,068 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,157,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,614,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,543,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,000,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Day Care, Pre-School (Commercial)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Newman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi

District: Needham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02492These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.31
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,748
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,520 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$195,262
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$248,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

165 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Needham 02492
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Needham 02492

How it measures up in Needham 02492

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Needham 02492.

Living area23,426 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

How 165 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham 02492Norfolk County
Living areabigger than23,426 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac83% of homes72% of homes

About 165 Chestnut St

When did 165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA last sell?

165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA last sold on Oct 13, 2010 for $2,860,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA?

165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA has 23,426 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

What schools serve 165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA?

165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA is assigned to Pollard Middle School (middle), rated A+; Needham High School (high), rated A+; Newman Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Needham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham 02492?

Among the 6,598 homes in Needham 02492, it is bigger than almost all of them (23,426 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.27 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Chestnut St, Needham, MA was $44,068. The county assessed it at $4,157,400.

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