Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 387 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $424,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $9,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1050000100000 |
| Primary APN | M:1050000100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 387 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
387 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2010.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 387 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 387 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39046-41 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39046/41 |
| Instrument | 23708 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 387 Central Ave was $9,604.
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 | $9,604.00 | $906,000 Land $670,600 Building $235,400 | $838,090 (+7.27%) |
| 2024 | $781,280 | ||
| 2023 | $7,636.00 | $585,600 Land $408,600 Building $177,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 387 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 387 Central Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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