Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 165 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 720 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,723 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0870005100000 |
| Primary APN | M:0870005100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,723 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 165 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
165 Central Ave is held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2624 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 165 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2624 |
| Document Number | 0000061825 |
| Book / Page | 43329 / 574 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2624 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Central Ave was $9,343.
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 | $9,343.00 | $881,400 Land $680,600 Building $200,800 | $1,484,375 (+75.35%) |
| 2024 | $846,545 | ||
| 2023 | $7,461.00 | $572,200 Land $416,500 Building $155,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 Central 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 risk around 165 Central Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 190 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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