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FOREST ST

NEEDHAM, MA 02494
0
Baths
1,272 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.
3.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,450,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,011,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,438,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,611,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Exempt (Full Or Partial)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.50
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.Carport (Unspecified)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Needham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 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.Absentee owner
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

Forest 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 73% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Needham Heights 02494
  • Older than 71% 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 area1,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size3.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNeedham Heights 02494Norfolk County
Living areabigger than1,272 ft²53% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.5 ac97% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than195029% of homes38% of homes

About Forest St

How big is Forest St, Needham, MA?

Forest St, Needham, MA has 1,272 square feet of living space and a 3.50-acre lot.

When was Forest St, Needham, MA built?

Forest St, Needham, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Forest St, Needham, MA?

Forest St, Needham, MA is assigned to Sunita L. Williams 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 Forest St, Needham, MA compare to other homes in Needham Heights 02494?

Among the 3,036 homes in Needham Heights 02494, it is bigger than 53% of them (1,272 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (3.5 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1950 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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