104 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 104 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 955 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$539,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$8,142 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2024 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0850003600000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0850003600000
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:085.0 B:0036 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area955 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,555 sqft
1st Floor Area955 sqft
Basement Area880 sqft
Unfinished Basement880 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address104 CENTRAL AVE
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-2636
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal Block36
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address104 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2636
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 6, 1977 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page34155 / 525
Transfer Doc034155-525
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address104 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2636
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number042097-356
DateNov 8, 2024
Book Page42097/356
Instrument74449
Lender
NameSALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionNeedham Town
Unified School DistrictNeedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,142.00 (+15.8%)$768,100 (+42.45%) Land $609,900 Building $158,200$839,800 (-7.33%)
2024$906,205
2023$7,031.00$539,200 Land $349,100 Building $190,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEEDHAM WATER DEPT
serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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