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CENTRAL AVE

NEEDHAM, MA 02494
5
Beds
5
Baths
6,529 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.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$2,504 (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.$236,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$236,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,700

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.54
66
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
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.
93
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.34 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.Contemporary
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

Central Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Norfolk County

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 area6,529 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Living areabigger than6,529 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac94% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than199072% of homes81% of homes

About Central Ave

How big is Central Ave, Needham, MA?

Central Ave, Needham, MA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 6,529 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was Central Ave, Needham, MA built?

Central Ave, Needham, MA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Central Ave, Needham, MA?

Central Ave, Needham, MA is assigned to Newman Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Pollard Middle School (middle), rated A+; Needham High School (high), rated A. All sit in Needham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Central Ave, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,529 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1990 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 Central Ave, Needham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for Central Ave, Needham, MA was $2,504. The county assessed it at $236,200.

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