Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 13 Lester St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance Jul 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0960003300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0960003300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,066 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 798 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,748 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 LESTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
13 Lester St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 STRATFORD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1432 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 13 LESTER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37951-238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37951/238 |
| Instrument | 52717 |
| Name | POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 13 LESTER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1712 |
| Document Number | 38146-32 |
| Book / Page | 038146 / 000032 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 136 STRATFORD ST NEEDHAM MA 02494, NEEDHAM, MA 02494 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 13 LESTER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1712 |
| Document Number | 36792-501 |
| Book / Page | 36792 / 501 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 STRATFORD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1432 |
| Document Number | 36097 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36097 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13 Lester St was $11,237.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,237.00 | $1,060,100 Land $753,900 Building $306,200 |
| 2023 | $10,778.00 | $826,500 Land $390,800 Building $435,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 13 Lester St 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 | 4 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 risk around 13 Lester St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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