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$895,910$744 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

72 RIVERSIDE ST

NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,204 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
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.

Valuation

$896K
$775K low$1M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$625,910
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$500,728
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.31%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$270,000
NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK · recorded Sep 21, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,023 (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.$851,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$650,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$922,925

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.Conventional
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.0.14
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(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
John EliotA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

72 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% 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
$528K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 13% 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$895,910
CheaperTypical $1,275,954Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$744
CheaperTypical $1112Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 72 Riverside St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$895,91013% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$74411% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²47% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac3% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than195847% of homes49% of homes

About 72 Riverside St

How much is 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA is $895,910 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $775,357 to $1,016,463. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA last sell?

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

How big is 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA?

72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA built?

72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA?

72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, 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 72 Riverside 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 13% of them ($895,910 against a typical $1,275,954), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($744 against a typical $1112), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1958 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 66% 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 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Riverside St, Needham Heights, MA was $9,023. The county assessed it at $851,200.

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