Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 171 Gould St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 672 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,727 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,823 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0780000501710 |
| Primary APN | M:0780000501710 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 14,727 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 171 GOULD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 171.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
171 Gould St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1994.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 GOULD ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994690052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 171 GOULD ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2301 |
| Document Number | 0001574715 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261574715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 GOULD ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2301 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Gould St was $5,823.
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 | $5,823.00 | $549,300 Building $549,300 | $758,005 (+24.26%) |
| 2024 | $609,995 | ||
| 2023 | $6,506.00 | $498,900 Building $498,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Gould St 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.
The area around 171 Gould St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 406 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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