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Last sold for $925,000 on Mar 22, 2019

78 PUTNAM ST

NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,592 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
8
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.$925,000 · Mar 22, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,035 (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.$1,229,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,229,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,058,015

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(12)

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 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

78 Putnam 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Older than 97% 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.

Living area2,592 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,243 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 78 Putnam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,592 ft²98% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac17% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than18903% of homes5% of homes

About 78 Putnam St

When did 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA last sell?

78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA last sold on Mar 22, 2019 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA?

78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,592 square feet of living space.

When was 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA built?

78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA?

78 Putnam 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 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is bigger than 98% of them (2,592 ft² against a typical 1,243 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1890 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 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA was $13,035. The county assessed it at $1,229,700.

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