Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 288 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $22,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0920001100000 |
| Primary APN | M:0920001100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,825 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 484 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 288 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| 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 | 288 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202076219 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38160 / 524 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 288 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040301-487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40301/487 |
| Instrument | 11692 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 288 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040092-140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40092/140 |
| Instrument | 147843 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.38% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 288 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2438 |
| Document Number | 038160-524 |
| Book / Page | 38160 / 524 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 76219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 288 CENTRAL AVE # 9, 9, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2438 |
| Document Number | 0000076220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 76220 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $22,372.00 (-11%) | $2,110,600 (+9.49%) Land $662,100 Building $1,448,500 | $1,823,810 |
| 2023 | $25,137.00 | $1,927,700 Land $474,600 Building $1,453,100 |
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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