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Last sold for $750,000 on Sep 7, 2001

37 FOREST ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02492
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,048 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750,000 · Sep 7, 2001

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.$1,433,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,116,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$316,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$974,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyNorfolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.03
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

37 Forest 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Needham 02492
  • Older than 78% 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 area1,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 37 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham 02492Norfolk County
Living areabigger than1,048 ft²22% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac90% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than193522% of homes28% of homes

About 37 Forest St

When did 37 Forest St, Needham, MA last sell?

37 Forest St, Needham, MA last sold on Sep 7, 2001 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 37 Forest St, Needham, MA?

37 Forest St, Needham, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,048 square feet of living space and a 1.03-acre lot.

When was 37 Forest St, Needham, MA built?

37 Forest St, Needham, MA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 37 Forest St, Needham, MA?

37 Forest 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 37 Forest St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham 02492?

Among the 6,598 homes in Needham 02492, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,048 ft² against a typical 1,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1935 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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