34 John St, Needham, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 34 John St, Needham, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,455,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$20,939 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Refinance
Apr 2020 Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0920004400000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0920004400000
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:092.0 B:0044 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,162 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,217 sqft
1st Floor Area768 sqft
Basement Area1,162 sqft
Unfinished Basement312 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address34 JOHN ST
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-1727
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal Block44
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address34 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1727
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
US BANK NA
Jun 28, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page36925 / 24
Transfer Doc036439-437
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address34 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1727
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0040066-22
DateNov 15, 2021
Book Page40066/22
Instrument144514
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address34 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1727
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number37820-269
DateApr 29, 2020
Book Page37820/269
Instrument38292
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateJun 28, 2019
Property Address34 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1727
Document Number36925-24
Book / Page036925 / 000024
Instrument DateJun 13, 2019
Instrument53555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 16, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,455.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address34 JOHN ST NEEDHAM MA 024941727, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1727

Mortgage

Document Number36925-27
DateJun 28, 2019
Book Page036925/000027
Instrument53556
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 27, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionNeedham Town
Unified School DistrictNeedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$20,939.00 (+6.58%)$1,975,400 (+31.11%) Land $714,200 Building $1,261,200$2,013,525 (-2.29%)
2024$2,060,645
2023$19,647.00$1,506,700 Land $460,700 Building $1,046,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEEDHAM WATER DEPT
serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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