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38 RIVERSIDE ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02494
4
Beds
2
Baths
780 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,999 (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.$754,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$520,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$526,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
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.0.09
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John EliotA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 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

38 Riverside 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 96% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the smallest lots 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.

Living area780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 38 Riverside St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Living areabigger than780 ft²12% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than196759% of homes60% of homes

About 38 Riverside St

When did 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA last sell?

38 Riverside St, Needham, MA last sold on Jun 15, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA?

38 Riverside St, Needham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 780 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA built?

38 Riverside St, Needham, MA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA?

38 Riverside St, Needham, MA is assigned to John Eliot (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 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is bigger than 12% of them (780 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1967 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Riverside St, Needham, MA was $7,999. The county assessed it at $754,600.

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