Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 29 Birch St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 976 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,652 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:100.0 B:0055 L:0029.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:100.0 B:0055 L:0029.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,928 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 908 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 258 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 9,985 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 29 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019112708 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37400 / 551 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 29 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39069-552 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39069/552 |
| Instrument | 26356 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 29 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Document Number | 37400-551 |
| Book / Page | 37400 / 551 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 112708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 112709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 112709 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 29 BIRCH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Document Number | 35436-107 |
| Book / Page | 035436 / 000107 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 86484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 BIRCH ST #1 NEEDHAM MA 024941215, 1, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1215 |
| Document Number | 35436-111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035436/000111 |
| Instrument | 86485 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.63% |
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 | $13,652.00 (-8.14%) | $1,287,900 (+13%) Building $1,287,900 | $1,313,565 (-0.58%) |
| 2024 | $1,321,260 | ||
| 2023 | $14,862.00 | $1,139,700 Building $1,139,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 320 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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