Exempt (Full Or Partial)Other / Unknown
20 BIRCH ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02494
0
Baths
2,428 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,392,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$402,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$990,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,392,500
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Exempt (Full Or Partial)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
District: Needham School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02494These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
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.9,968
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,614 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$161,988
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$224,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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
20 Birch 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.
- Bigger than 98% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
- Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
- Newer than 95% of homes in Norfolk County
How it measures up in Needham Heights 02494
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Needham Heights 02494.
Living area2,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,238 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 98% of homes nearby
Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger
Bigger than 31% of homes nearby
Year built2013
OlderTypical 1960Newer
Newer than 89% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Needham Heights 02494 | Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,428 ft² | 98% of homes | 77% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.23 ac | 31% of homes | 31% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 2013 | 89% of homes | 95% of homes |
About 20 Birch St
How big is 20 Birch St, Needham, MA?
20 Birch St, Needham, MA has 2,428 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.
When was 20 Birch St, Needham, MA built?
20 Birch St, Needham, MA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 20 Birch St, Needham, MA?
20 Birch St, Needham, MA is assigned to Sunita L. Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Needham High School (high), rated A+; Pollard Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Needham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 20 Birch St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?
Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is bigger than 98% of them (2,428 ft² against a typical 1,238 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2013 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
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Closest homes
- 20 Glen Gary Rd$1.2M18 ft · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,111 ft² · Sold $478K · Jun 2010
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- 26 Birch St$1.6M61 ft · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,132 ft² · Sold $884K · Jun 2014
- 28 Birch St$1.5M82 ft · 3 bd · 5 ba · 1,132 ft²
- 10 Glen Gary Rd83 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 ft² · Sold $360K · Mar 2001
- 17 Birch St$1.5M101 ft · 3 bd · 4 ba · 880 ft² · Sold $900K · Jun 2015
- 21 Birch St$1.5M106 ft · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 940 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Mar 2022
- 15 Birch St$1.5M103 ft · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 830 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Nov 2020
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