Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 17 Birch St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 880 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:100.0 B:0057 L:0017.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:100.0 B:0057 L:0017.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 275 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 9,985 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 33183 / 147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 038839-179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 38839/179 |
| Instrument | 2021 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37792-462 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37792/462 |
| Instrument | 35466 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Document Number | 36010-555 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 BIRCH ST #17 NEEDHAM MA 024941215, 17, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Document Number | 36010-555 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036010/000555 |
| Instrument | 42166 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $14,099.00 (-0.56%) | $1,330,100 (+22.33%) Building $1,330,100 | $1,282,794 (+31.19%) |
| 2024 | $977,835 | ||
| 2023 | $14,178.00 | $1,087,300 Building $1,087,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 320 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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