Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 309 Hillside Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 818 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $795,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,825 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0990002000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0990002000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 818 sqft |
| Basement Area | 818 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 818 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 309 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| 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 | 309 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance US BANK NA |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021106761 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041117-215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 309 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1315 |
| Document Number | 041117-215 |
| Book / Page | 41117 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 17713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 132 LIVINGSTON CIR, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4126 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 309 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1315 |
| Document Number | 39743-233 |
| Book / Page | 39743 / 233 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 106761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 132 LIVINGSTON CIR, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4126 |
| Document Number | 106762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 106762 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.88% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2031 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 309 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38737-172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38737/172 |
| Instrument | 141414 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 309 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1315 |
| Document Number | 36552-287 |
| Book / Page | 36552 / 287 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2304 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 HILLSIDE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1315 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2305 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2026 |
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 | $8,825.00 (-3.15%) | $832,500 (+19.13%) Land $597,900 Building $234,600 | $1,026,950 |
| 2023 | $9,112.00 | $698,800 Land $457,000 Building $241,800 |
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 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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