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$844,894$592 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $138,450 on Jan 31, 1996

17 NEEDHAM ST

NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 01863
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,428 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$845K
$619K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$138,450 · Jan 31, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,576 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$570,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$296,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$274,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$513,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$554,040

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(7)

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.

E
Charles D HarringtonB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
M
Col Moses Parker SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.2 mi
H
Chelmsford High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Chelmsford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01863These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.9,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,948 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,908
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,787
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Needham 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.

  • Worth more than 96% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863
  • Older than 71% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863

What homes are worth in North Chelmsford 01863

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$242K$949K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863.

How it measures up in North Chelmsford 01863

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Chelmsford 01863.

Estimated value$844,894
CheaperTypical $529,814Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$592
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,284 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.97 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 17 Needham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Chelmsford 01863Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$844,89496% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59298% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,428 ft²58% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac26% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than195729% of homes50% of homes

About 17 Needham St

How much is 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA is $844,894 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $619,033 to $1,070,755. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA last sell?

17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA last sold on Jan 31, 1996 for $138,450, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA?

17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA built?

17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA?

17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA is assigned to Charles D Harrington (elementary), rated B; Col Moses Parker School (middle), rated A-; Chelmsford High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Chelmsford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA compare to other homes in North Chelmsford 01863?

Among the 3,347 homes in North Chelmsford 01863, it is worth more than 96% of them ($844,894 against a typical $529,814), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($592 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,428 ft² against a typical 1,284 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.97 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1957 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Needham St, North Chelmsford, MA was $7,576. The county assessed it at $570,900.

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