Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 197 Hillside Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,239,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $12,807 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0990003000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0990003000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,684 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,030 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 197 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 LEWIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1949 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022100064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 040940-105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 197 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1335 |
| Document Number | 040940-105 |
| Book / Page | 40940 / 105 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 100064 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 LEWIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1949 |
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 | $12,807.00 (+25.5%) | $1,208,200 (+54.38%) Land $756,300 Building $451,900 | $1,865,341 |
| 2023 | $10,205.00 | $782,600 Land $501,500 Building $281,100 |
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 | 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 |
|---|
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 507 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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