Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 14 Vara Ln, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,381 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0810000800000 |
| Primary APN | M:0810000800000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 14 VARA LN |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
14 Vara Ln, a duplex, is held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 VARA LN, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2920 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019124366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37487 / 20 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 39972-177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 14 VARA LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2920 |
| Document Number | 39972-177 |
| Book / Page | 39972 / 177 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 14 VARA LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2920 |
| Document Number | 37487-20 |
| Book / Page | 37487 / 20 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 124366 |
| 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 | 14 VARA LN # 16, 16, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2920 |
| Document Number | 124367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 124367 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 14 VARA LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2920 |
| Document Number | 36396-308 |
| Book / Page | 036396 / 000308 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 97000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 65 EWERETT SHALL ALLSTON MA 02134, ALLSTON, MA 02134 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Vara Ln was $9,381.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,381.00 | $885,000 Land $605,400 Building $279,600 | $1,293,089 |
| 2023 | $9,922.00 | $760,900 Land $407,600 Building $353,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Vara Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 risk around 14 Vara Ln 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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