Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 27 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 945 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $428,500 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,315 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0630003000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0630003000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 27 MELLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1201 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
27 Mellen St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2000.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 RIGA RD, DOVER, MA 02030-2439 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Mellen St was $10,315.
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 | $10,315.00 | $973,100 Land $774,500 Building $198,600 | $1,121,000 (+0.04%) |
| 2024 | $1,120,525 | ||
| 2023 | $9,603.00 | $736,400 Land $498,000 Building $238,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Mellen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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 27 Mellen St 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures