15 Bower St, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 15 Bower St, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size0.257 acres (11,195 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,299,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill$19,671 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Feb 2021 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0780000600000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0780000600000
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:078.0 B:0006 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,368 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,024 sqft
1st Floor Area1,368 sqft
Basement Area1,368 sqft
Unfinished Basement200 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2014
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2014
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,195 sqft (0.257 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address15 BOWER ST
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-2412
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal Block6
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 29, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address15 BOWER ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2412
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA
Feb 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
BANK OF AMERICA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 15, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page32362 / 512
Transfer Doc032362-512
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateJul 7, 2026
Property Address15 BOWER ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2412
Document Number0000047055
Book / Page43221 / 248
Instrument DateJun 29, 2026
Instrument202647055
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 BOWER ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2412

Mortgage

Document Number0000047055,
DateJul 7, 2026
Book Page43221/248
Instrument202647055
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.53%
Max Rate-1%

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address15 BOWER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2412
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number038984-538
DateFeb 10, 2021
Book Page38984/538
Instrument17536
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2036

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$19,671.00 (+2.48%)$1,855,800 (+26.07%) Land $747,700 Building $1,108,100$2,370,630 (+5.26%)
2024$2,252,260
2023$19,195.00$1,472,000 Land $482,500 Building $989,500

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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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