Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 167 Tower Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,585 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $16,643 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0600004500000 |
| Primary APN | M:0600004500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,585 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 167 TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DIGITAL FCU |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 167 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36127-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36127/534 |
| Instrument | 58335 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 167 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37344-131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37344/131 |
| Instrument | 105618 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 167 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37060-490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37060/490 |
| Instrument | 70802 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 167 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37810-467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37810/467 |
| Instrument | 37381 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2030 |
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 | $16,643.00 (-6.95%) | $1,570,100 (+14.46%) Land $773,900 Building $796,200 | $1,829,700 (+17.15%) |
| 2024 | $1,561,800 | ||
| 2023 | $17,887.00 | $1,371,700 Land $552,800 Building $818,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 357 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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