Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 265 Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,236 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Oct 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0660002800000 |
| Primary APN | M:0660002800000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 265 GREENDALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
265 Greendale Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33420 / 286 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 265 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039088-363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39088/363 |
| Instrument | 28297 |
| Name | POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 265 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039917-416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39917/416 |
| Instrument | 126779 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 265 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39917-416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39917/416 |
| Instrument | 126779 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Greendale Ave was $10,236.
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 | $10,236.00 | $965,700 Land $695,500 Building $270,200 | $977,930 (+9.1%) |
| 2024 | $896,325 | ||
| 2023 | $9,163.00 | $702,700 Land $469,200 Building $233,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 Greendale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 265 Greendale 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 357 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 |
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