37 John St, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 37 John St, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 6.5 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size0.302 acres (13,155 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$780,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill$31,495 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Refinance
Oct 2021 Refinance
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0920005000000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0920005000000
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:092.0 B:0050 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths6.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,106 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,240 sqft
1st Floor Area984 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,155 sqft (0.302 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address37 JOHN ST
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-1726
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal Block50
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 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 Address37 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1726
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
DIRECT CU
Oct 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
PENTAGON FCU
Feb 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
DIRECT CU
Sep 16, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
NEEDHAM BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201982814
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address37 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0041454-94
DateOct 11, 2023
Book Page41454/94
Instrument66408
Lender
NameDIRECT CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueNov 1, 2043

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address37 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number040009-185
DateOct 29, 2021
Book Page40009/185
Instrument137790
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address37 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0038986-40
DateFeb 10, 2021
Book Page38986/40
Instrument17662
Lender
NameDIRECT CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateSep 16, 2019
Property Address37 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726
Document Number37154-278
Book / Page37154 / 278
Instrument DateSep 16, 2019
Instrument82814
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address37 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726

Mortgage

Document Number82815
DateSep 16, 2019
Instrument82815
Lender
NameNEEDHAM BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$31,495.00 (+3.75%)$2,971,200 (+27.63%) Land $752,400 Building $2,218,800$2,789,085 (+46.35%)
2024$1,905,700
2023$30,356.00$2,327,900 Land $485,900 Building $1,842,000

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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