Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 20 Pythias Cir, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1250005300000 |
| Primary APN | M:1250005300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,917 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Basement Area | 409 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 409 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 PYTHIAS CIR |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
20 Pythias Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 PYTHIAS CIR, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39143 / 423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 PYTHIAS CIR, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1013 |
| Document Number | 39143-423 |
| Book / Page | 39143 / 423 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 34573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 20 PYTHIAS CIR, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1013 |
| Document Number | 34574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 34574 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 PYTHIAS CIR, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1013 |
| Document Number | 38872-447 |
| Book / Page | 38872 / 447 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3 TURTLE LN, DOVER, MA 02030-2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Pythias Cir was $13,973.
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 | $13,973.00 | $1,318,200 Land $744,600 Building $573,600 | $1,294,660 (+2.75%) |
| 2024 | $1,259,985 | ||
| 2023 | $12,230.00 | $937,900 Land $493,200 Building $444,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Pythias Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
The area around 20 Pythias Cir 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.
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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