Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 20 Sherman St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 752 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,006 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,874 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:084.0 B:0002 L:0020.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:084.0 B:0002 L:0020.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 752 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 911 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 486 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 9,006 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-3124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
20 Sherman St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SHERMAN ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-3124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33852 / 160 |
| Transfer Doc | 029794-423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 20 SHERMAN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039318-340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39318/340 |
| Instrument | 54470 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 20 SHERMAN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3124 |
| Document Number | 34964-241 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 34964-241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 034964/000241 |
| Instrument | 21038 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.13% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Sherman St was $13,874.
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 | $13,874.00 | $1,308,900 Building $1,308,900 | $1,105,696 |
| 2023 | $11,891.00 | $911,900 Building $911,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Sherman St 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 risk around 20 Sherman St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 190 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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