20 James Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 20 James Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 5.5 ba · 1,819 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size	0.264 acres (11,500 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,400,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill	$25,178 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:0550001700000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:0550001700000`
Alternative APN	`NEED M:055.0 B:0017 L:0000.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,819 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,469 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,819 sqft
Basement Area	1,811 sqft
Unfinished Basement	311 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2013
Effective Year Built	Effective 2013
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,500 sqft (0.264 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	20 JAMES AVE
City	NEEDHAM HEIGHTS
State	MA
Zip	02494-1520
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SRB
Legal Block	17
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	NEEDHAM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	457200

Owner

20 James Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2013.

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1520
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 10, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 10, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	31669 / 1
Transfer Doc	27571-443
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2022
Property Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1520
Document Number	040377-554
Book / Page	40377 / 554
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2020
Instrument	21725
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1520

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2022
Property Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1520
Document Number	040377-556
Book / Page	40377 / 556
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2020
Instrument	21726
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1520

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2022
Property Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1520
Document Number	040377-552
Book / Page	40377 / 552
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2020
Instrument	21724
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	20 JAMES AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1520

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 James Ave was $25,178.

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Needham Town
Unified School District	Needham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$25,178.00	$2,375,300 Land $776,100 Building $1,599,200	$2,346,975 (-4.36%)
2024			$2,453,945
2023	$21,075.00	$1,616,200 Land $554,400 Building $1,061,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 James 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

The area around 20 James Ave 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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