Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)Public Works
FOREST ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02494
0
Baths
13.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
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.$10,053,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,053,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,701,100
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.17
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Sunita L. Williams Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
Needham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
Pollard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 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.
- Among the largest lots 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.
Lot size13.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Needham Heights 02494 | Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 13.17 ac | almost all homes | 97% of homes |
Closest homes
- 51 Forest St$1.9M325 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,822 ft² · Sold $815K · Aug 2004
- 61 Forest St$2.6M336 ft · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,028 ft² · Sold $1.5M · Feb 2019
- 75 Forest St$3.4M344 ft · 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,902 ft² · Sold $2.5M · Mar 2021
- 101 Forest St$1.5M393 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,626 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 109 Forest St$1.5M456 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,802 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 117 Forest St$2.2M0.1 mi · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,215 ft² · Sold $255K · Dec 1984
- 5 Clarke Rd$2.7M0.1 mi · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,160 ft² · Sold $1.4M · Feb 2010
- 6 Glendale Rd$1.9M0.1 mi · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,730 ft² · Sold $1.8M · May 2025
More homes in Needham 02494
- 1 Lakin St$2.2M6 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,633 ft² · Sold $2.3M · Jul 2026
- 10 Hewitt Cir$1.2M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,332 ft² · Sold $1M · Jul 2026
- 490 Webster St$1.1M3 bd · 2 ba · 988 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Jul 2026
- 447 Hillside Ave4 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 ft² · Sold $2M · Jul 2026
- 1058 Highland Ave$1.7M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,170 ft² · Sold $1.7M · Jul 2026
- 100 Rosemary Way$550K2 bd · 3 ba · 344 ft² · Sold $545K · Jul 2026
- 23 River Park St$725K4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,052 ft² · Sold $780K · Jul 2026
- 100 Rosemary Way$530K2 bd · 3 ba · 344 ft² · Sold $530K · Jul 2026
- 96 Richdale Rd$2.4M4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,360 ft² · Sold $2.4M · Jul 2026
- 277 Rosemary St$1.3M4 bd · 2.5 ba · 984 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Jul 2026
- 11 Nevada Rd$927K3 bd · 1 ba · 757 ft² · Sold $950K · Jul 2026
- 29 Parker Rd$1.6M5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,563 ft² · Sold $1.6M · Jul 2026
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