217 Hillside Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 217 Hillside Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	0.346 acres (15,094 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$632,500 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill	$11,356 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Refinance Mar 2020 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:0990002902170`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:0990002902170`
Alternative APN	`NEED M:099.0 B:0029 L:0217.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,016 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,016 sqft
Basement Area	892 sqft
Unfinished Basement	892 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Lot Area	15,094 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	217 HILLSIDE AVE
City	NEEDHAM HEIGHTS
State	MA
Zip	02494-1335
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Subdivision	215-217 HILLSIDE CONDO
Legal Block	29
Legal Lot Number	217.0
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	NEEDHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	217 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1335
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Mar 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC
Oct 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEXBANK SSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 14, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 14, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 21, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200896426
Deed Book / Page	26094 / 513
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Property Address	217 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1335
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39291-201
Date	Apr 20, 2021
Book Page	39291/201
Instrument	51165

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2036

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Property Address	217 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1335
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37666-473
Date	Mar 11, 2020
Book Page	37666/473
Instrument	22144

Lender

Name	E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2035

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Property Address	217 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1335
Document Number	38500-414
Instrument Date	Oct 16, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	217 HILLSIDE AVE #217 NEEDHAM MA 024941335, 217, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1335

Mortgage

Document Number	38500-414
Date	Oct 21, 2020
Book Page	038500/000414
Instrument	114390

Lender

Name	NEXBANK SSB

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 20, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Needham Town
Unified School District	Needham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$11,356.00 (+9.26%)	$1,071,300 (+34.4%) Building $1,071,300	$1,179,089 (+18.72%)
2024			$993,130
2023	$10,394.00	$797,100 Building $797,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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