Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 230 Hillside Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 764 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $875,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0990000900000 |
| Primary APN | M:0990000900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 764 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,910 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 764 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,130 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 230 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1375 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | HA |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
230 Hillside Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2020.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CORNFIELD LN, WALPOLE, MA 02081-3836 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37686-80 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 230 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1375 |
| Document Number | 37686-80 |
| Book / Page | 37686 / 80 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 CORNFIELD LN, WALPOLE, MA 02081-3836 |
| Document Number | 24358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24358 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $997,500 Land $627,900 Building $369,600 |
| 2023 | $904,300 Land $485,700 Building $418,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 230 Hillside 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 | 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.
The area around 230 Hillside Ave 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 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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