Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 21 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,720 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $20,636 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:074.0 B:0001 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:074.0 B:0001 L:0000.0 |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,720 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 21 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-3056 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | H128 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 403501 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3056 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKLAND TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200980029 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26892 / 531 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 21 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3056 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0042779-87 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42779/87 |
| Instrument | 82393 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 21 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3056 |
| Document Number | 36663-396 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 21 HIGHLAND AVE NEEDHAM MA 024943001, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-3001 |
| Document Number | 36663-396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 036663/000396 |
| Instrument | 245 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TR |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $20,636.00 (+9.1%) | $986,900 (+33.36%) Land $596,000 Building $390,900 |
| 2023 | $18,914.00 | $740,000 Land $298,000 Building $442,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 AE, within 100 ft |
| 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.
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 251 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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