Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 20 Birch St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,061 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $859,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1000004900200 |
| Primary APN | M:1000004900200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,036 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 821 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 10,061 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 20 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.0 |
| 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 | 20 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201423586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 32155 / 413 |
| Transfer Doc | 30833-10 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 20 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 40070-227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40070/227 |
| Instrument | 145069 |
| Name | POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 | $13,430.00 (-13.87%) | $1,267,000 (+5.95%) Building $1,267,000 | $1,392,533 (+29.44%) |
| 2024 | $1,075,780 | ||
| 2023 | $15,593.00 | $1,195,800 Building $1,195,800 |
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 500 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 |
|---|
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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