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$1,139,505$1,396 / 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 93How 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

37 MELLEN ST

NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
816 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1.1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,578 (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.$997,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$774,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,116,250

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
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.1999
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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

37 Mellen 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 79% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Needham Heights 02494

What homes are worth in Needham Heights 02494

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

This home
$458K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Needham Heights 02494.

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.

Estimated value$1,139,505
CheaperTypical $1,316,490Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1396
CheaperTypical $1156Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,247 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 37 Mellen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,139,50529% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$139677% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²14% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac49% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194724% of homes34% of homes

About 37 Mellen St

How much is 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA is $1,139,505 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,055,597 to $1,223,413. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA last sell?

37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA?

37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA built?

37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA?

37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA is assigned to Needham High School (high), rated A+; Sunita L. Williams Elementary School (elementary), 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 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is worth more than 29% of them ($1,139,505 against a typical $1,316,490), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($1396 against a typical $1156), it is bigger than 14% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,247 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1947 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 79% 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 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA was $10,578. The county assessed it at $997,900.

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