Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 21 Amelia Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.557 acres (24,263 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $10,881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0860004700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0860004700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,263 sqft (0.557 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 AMELIA RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2449 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
21 Amelia Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1991.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 AMELIA RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2449 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Amelia Rd was $10,881.
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 | $10,881.00 | $1,026,500 Land $769,600 Building $256,900 | $1,007,760 (+0.75%) |
| 2024 | $1,000,255 | ||
| 2023 | $9,247.00 | $709,100 Land $498,000 Building $211,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Amelia Rd 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.
The area around 21 Amelia 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 |
|---|
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 406 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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