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Last sold for $750,000 on Jan 25, 2008

823 CHARLES RIVER ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02492
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,344 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

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 · Jan 25, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,461 (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.$798,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$798,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
49
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
27
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
60
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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.1.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(5)

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
Newman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 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%

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How this home compares

823 Charles River 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 69% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% 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 area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 823 Charles River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham 02492Norfolk County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²45% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac86% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195444% of homes44% of homes

About 823 Charles River St

When did 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA last sell?

823 Charles River St, Needham, MA last sold on Jan 25, 2008 for $750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA?

823 Charles River St, Needham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA built?

823 Charles River St, Needham, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA?

823 Charles River St, Needham, MA is assigned to Newman 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 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham 02492?

Among the 6,598 homes in Needham 02492, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1954 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 823 Charles River St, Needham, MA was $8,461. The county assessed it at $798,200.

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