Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 171 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6.5 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.431 acres (18,774 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,950,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $23,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0870005200000 |
| Primary APN | M:0870005200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 378 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,774 sqft (0.431 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 171 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 | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
171 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COASTAL HERITAGE BANK |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 40408 / 201 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 040408-201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 171 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039094-512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39094/512 |
| Instrument | 29183 |
| Name | COASTAL HERITAGE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 171 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2624 |
| Document Number | 040408-201 |
| Book / Page | 40408 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 171 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2624 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000025627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25627 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 171 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2624 |
| Document Number | 38146-154 |
| Book / Page | 038146 / 000154 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $668.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 26 MORSES POND RD WELLESLEY MA 024824210, WELLESLEY, MA 02482-4210 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Central Ave was $23,889.
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 | $23,889.00 | $2,253,700 Land $689,400 Building $1,564,300 | $2,297,100 (+2.91%) |
| 2024 | $2,232,120 | ||
| 2023 | $27,067.00 | $2,075,700 Land $495,400 Building $1,580,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 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 171 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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