Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 284 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 836 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,171 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0920001000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0920001000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 836 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,540 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,528 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 284 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 284 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RAH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 284 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39445-170 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39445/170 |
| Instrument | 69523 |
| Name | RAH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 284 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35579-142 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35579/142 |
| Instrument | 106334 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2032 |
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 | $10,171.00 (+16.48%) | $959,500 (+43.29%) Land $675,900 Building $283,600 | $1,381,775 (+6.39%) |
| 2024 | $1,298,840 | ||
| 2023 | $8,732.00 | $669,600 Land $412,800 Building $256,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 406 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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