Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 40 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $16,379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:080.0 B:0010 L:0001.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:080.0 B:0010 L:0001.0 |
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| Lot Area | 12,153 sqft (0.279 acres) |
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| Street Address | 40 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2914 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | NB |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.0 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 403501 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of June 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 EATON CT, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-7600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST BOSTON CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022104023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 040966-322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 40 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2914 |
| Document Number | 040966-322 |
| Book / Page | 40966 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 104023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13 EATON CT, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7600 |
| Document Number | 0000104024 |
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| Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 104024 |
| Name | FIRST BOSTON CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 40 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2914 |
| Document Number | 040966-309 |
| Book / Page | 40966 / 309 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 104018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 56 MEETINGHOUSE CIR, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1928 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 40 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2914 |
| Document Number | 040966-316 |
| Book / Page | 40966 / 316 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 104021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13 EATON CT, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-7600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,379.00 (+164.56%) | $783,300 (+223.41%) Land $783,300 |
| 2023 | $6,191.00 | $242,200 Land $242,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 316 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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