Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 20 Kearney Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,311 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.575 acres (25,047 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jun 1982) |
| Tax Bill | $23,467 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:079.0 B:0027 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:079.0 B:0027 L:0000.0 |
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| Building Area | 6,311 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 25,047 sqft (0.575 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 20 KEARNEY RD |
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| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2502 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | IND1 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 403501 |
20 Kearney Rd, a commercial property, is held in a trust since June 1982.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 EDGEWATER DR E, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536-6453 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6016 / 123 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Kearney Rd was $23,467.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,467.00 | $1,122,300 Land $743,300 Building $379,000 |
| 2023 | $12,941.00 | $506,300 Land $299,600 Building $206,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Kearney Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 20 Kearney Rd 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 316 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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