Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 308 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,114 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,845 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0920001400000 |
| Primary APN | M:0920001400000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,114 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,708 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,114 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,845 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 308 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| 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 | 308 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 308 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1740 |
| Document Number | 0039598-49 |
| Book / Page | 39598 / 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 308 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1740 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000088292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88292 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 308 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1740 |
| Document Number | 35051-455 |
| Book / Page | 035051 / 000455 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35051-455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035051/000455 |
| Instrument | 33589 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $11,046.00 (-11.72%) | $1,042,100 (+8.6%) Land $651,800 Building $390,300 | $955,225 (-20.46%) |
| 2024 | $1,200,895 | ||
| 2023 | $12,513.00 | $959,600 Land $467,200 Building $492,400 |
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 294 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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