Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 38 Manning St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $254,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0640005900000 |
| Primary APN | M:0640005900000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,548 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 862 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 MANNING ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
38 Manning St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1997.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MANNING ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| May 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 38 MANNING ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36392-403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36392/403 |
| Instrument | 96347 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 38 MANNING ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36969-525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36969/525 |
| Instrument | 59448 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 38 MANNING ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37924-466 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37924/466 |
| Instrument | 49672 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Manning St was $13,902.
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 | $13,902.00 | $1,311,500 Land $756,700 Building $554,800 | $1,188,165 (-7.47%) |
| 2024 | $1,284,020 | ||
| 2023 | $13,650.00 | $1,046,800 Land $540,600 Building $506,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Manning St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 38 Manning St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 507 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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