Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 24 Tower Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,785 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,172,500 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $19,080 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0650003700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0650003700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,785 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,203 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,785 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 830 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 24 TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLEET PARK |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0650003700000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIRECT CU |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIRECT CU |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIRECT CU |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage DIRECT CU |
| Dec 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIRECT CU |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIRECT CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 09, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 41246 / 486 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 040777-430 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040046-243 |
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| Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40046/243 |
| Instrument | 142188 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Document Number | 041246-486 |
| Book / Page | 41246 / 486 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 36231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000036232 |
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| Date | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 36232 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.38% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 01, 2033 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Document Number | 040777-430 |
| Book / Page | 40777 / 430 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 76240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40046-243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40046/243 |
| Instrument | 142188 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38801-60 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38801/60 |
| Instrument | 148003 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38000-398 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38000/398 |
| Instrument | 58335 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38716-434 |
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| Date | Dec 09, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38716/434 |
| Instrument | 138920 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 24 TOWER AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Document Number | 35945-67 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 24 TOWER AVE NEEDHAM MA 024941908, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1908 |
| Document Number | 35945-67 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 035945/000067 |
| Instrument | 33179 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2038 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,080.00 (+10.35%) | $1,800,000 (+35.76%) Land $773,700 Building $1,026,300 | $2,103,585 (-8.25%) |
| 2024 | $2,292,730 | ||
| 2023 | $17,290.00 | $1,325,900 Land $552,700 Building $773,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 507 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEEDHAM WATER DEPT serves 31,664 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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