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259 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 259 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.234 acres (10,193 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,650,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$15,545 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
May 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNNEED M:087.0 B:0069 L:0000.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNNEED M:087.0 B:0069 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,664 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,019 sqft
1st Floor Area1,664 sqft
Basement Area1,656 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,456 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,193 sqft (0.234 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address259 CENTRAL AVE
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-2437
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal SubdivisionNEEDHAM
Legal Block69
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN NEED M:087.0 B:0069 L:0000.0

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2437
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage
NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO
May 01, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LEADER BANK NA
Apr 18, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 09, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 01, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 01, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 09, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202628566
Deed Book / Page43084 / 219
Prior Transfer DateMar 19, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc041147-571
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMILTON MA
Property Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2437
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0042668-83
DateSep 26, 2025
Book Page42668/83
Instrument67674
Lender
NameNORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateMay 01, 2026
Property Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2437
Document Number043084-219
Book / Page43084 / 219
Instrument DateApr 03, 2026
Instrument2026.28566
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2437

Mortgage

DateMay 01, 2026
Lender
NameLEADER BANK NA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.5%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
Type Change DateMay 01, 2031
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate-1%

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateApr 18, 2023
Property Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2437
Document Number041147-571
Book / Page41147 / 571
Instrument DateMar 19, 2023
Instrument22172
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 05, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2437

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateAug 09, 2019
Property Address259 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2437
Document Number37048-176
Book / Page037048 / 000176
Instrument DateJul 17, 2019
Instrument69203
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,050.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address259 CENTRAL AVE NEEDHAM MA 024942437, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2437

Mortgage

Document Number37048-179
DateAug 09, 2019
Book Page037048/000179
Instrument69204
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 08, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionNeedham Town
Unified School DistrictNeedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$15,545.00 (+10.26%)$1,466,500 (+35.65%) Land $670,800 Building $795,700$1,531,590 (+2.66%)
2024$1,491,975
2023$14,098.00$1,081,100 Land $408,800 Building $672,300

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Radiate Holdings
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 406 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemNEEDHAM WATER DEPT
serves 31,664 people
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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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