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98 CAREY PL

NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,550 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$10,336 (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.$975,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$661,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$313,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,443,802

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.Duplex Single
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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 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

98 Carey Pl 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 75% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Older than 89% 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 area1,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,246 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 98 Carey Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Living areabigger than1,550 ft²75% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac62% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192011% of homes19% of homes

About 98 Carey Pl

When did 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA last sell?

98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA?

98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,550 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA built?

98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA?

98 Carey Pl, 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 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is bigger than 75% of them (1,550 ft² against a typical 1,246 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1920 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 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Carey Pl, Needham Heights, MA was $10,336. The county assessed it at $975,100.

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