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21 BIRCH ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02494
0
Baths
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$402,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$402,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$402,300

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.43 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.minimal

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.

E
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
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

21 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Newer than 96% 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.

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 21 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac30% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than201592% of homes96% of homes

About 21 Birch St

When was 21 Birch St, Needham, MA built?

21 Birch St, Needham, MA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 21 Birch St, Needham, MA?

21 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 21 Birch St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2015 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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