11 James Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 11 James Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,441 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,685,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$20,636 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:0550001400000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:0550001400000`
Alternative APN	`NEED M:055.0 B:0014 L:0000.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,441 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,714 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,441 sqft
Basement Area	1,441 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,441 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2018
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	11 JAMES AVE
City	NEEDHAM HEIGHTS
State	MA
Zip	02494-1519
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SRB
Legal Block	14
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	NEEDHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	457200

Owner

11 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	11 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1519
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 21, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WILLIAM RAVEIS MTG CO
Jul 13, 2017	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	35996 / 286
Transfer Doc	27201-506
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Recording Date	May 21, 2018
Property Address	11 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1519
Document Number	35996-286
Book / Page	35996 / 286
Instrument	40172
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$67.06
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1519

Mortgage

Document Number	359960288
Date	May 21, 2018
Instrument	35996/0288

Lender

Name	WILLIAM RAVEIS MTG CO

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 21, 2048

July 2017: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2017
Property Address	11 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1519
Document Number	35271-466
Book / Page	35271 / 466
Instrument	63750
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$65.12
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	352710469
Date	Jul 13, 2017
Instrument	35271/0469

Lender

Name	NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 11 James Ave was $20,636.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Needham Town
Unified School District	Needham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$20,636.00	$1,946,800 Land $747,700 Building $1,199,100	$2,207,705 (+1.44%)
2024			$2,176,450
2023	$23,237.00	$1,782,000 Land $534,100 Building $1,247,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 11 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

The area around 11 James Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	NEEDHAM WATER DEPT serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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