Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 23 Park Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 981 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,784 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Mar 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0710005800000 |
| Primary APN | M:0710005800000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 981 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,025 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 837 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 23 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 403501 |
23 Park Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 PARK AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200988403 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26953 / 563 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041124-543 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 PARK AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Document Number | 041124-543 |
| Book / Page | 41124 / 543 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 18721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 PARK AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 PARK AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39179-212 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39179/212 |
| Instrument | 38322 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 PARK AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Document Number | 37192-238 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 PARK AVE NEEDHAM MA 024941614, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Document Number | 37192-238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037192/000238 |
| Instrument | 87651 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 23 PARK AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Document Number | 36388-137 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 PARK AVE NEEDHAM MA 024941614, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1614 |
| Document Number | 36388-137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036388/000137 |
| Instrument | 95713 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Park Ave was $11,784.
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 | $11,784.00 | $1,111,700 Land $714,200 Building $397,500 | $1,106,180 (+2.94%) |
| 2024 | $1,074,545 | ||
| 2023 | $10,534.00 | $807,800 Land $460,700 Building $347,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Park Ave 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 | 1 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 23 Park Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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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