Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 40 High St, Needham, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 853 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,157 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,850,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0640008900000 |
| Primary APN | M:0640008900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 853 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| Basement Area | 827 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,157 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 403501 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HIGH ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001567294 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 HIGH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1528 |
| Document Number | 0001567294 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 1567294 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 HIGH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1528 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $11,326.00 (+1.83%) | $1,068,500 (+25.26%) Land $782,600 Building $285,900 | $1,044,050 (+2.34%) |
| 2024 | $1,020,205 | ||
| 2023 | $11,123.00 | $853,000 Land $558,900 Building $294,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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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