Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 27 Avery St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,151 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,570 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0940003000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0940003000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,151 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,442 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 662 sqft |
| Basement Area | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,570 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 27 AVERY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
27 Avery St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32579 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 27 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0039200-15 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39200/15 |
| Instrument | 40506 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 27 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041663-394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41663/394 |
| Instrument | 12457 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Avery St was $12,033.
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 | $12,033.00 | $1,135,200 Land $748,700 Building $386,500 | $924,255 (-17.19%) |
| 2024 | $1,116,060 | ||
| 2023 | $9,317.00 | $714,500 Land $483,200 Building $231,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Avery St 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.
Wildfire risk around 27 Avery St 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 | None beyond 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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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