Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 17 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,148 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $15,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0810000600000 |
| Primary APN | M:0810000600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,148 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,148 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,148 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,598 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWOOD SEC 01B |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 17 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35742-153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 35742/153 |
| Instrument | 4120 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
| Margin | 3 |
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 | $15,239.00 (+23.94%) | $1,437,600 (+52.47%) Land $574,900 Building $862,700 | $2,020,840 (+20.69%) |
| 2024 | $1,674,375 | ||
| 2023 | $12,295.00 | $942,900 Land $373,700 Building $569,200 |
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 316 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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