Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 1433 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,031 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $36,549 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:051.0 B:0003 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:051.0 B:0003 L:0000.0 |
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| Building Area | 5,031 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1433 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2605 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
1433 Highland Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 1992.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 CLARK RD, TEWKSBURY, MA 01876-1663 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1433 Highland Ave was $36,549.
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 | $36,549.00 | $1,747,900 Land $1,136,300 Building $611,600 |
| 2023 | $18,851.00 | $737,500 Land $320,400 Building $417,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1433 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1433 Highland 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 323 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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