Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 449 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,808 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,613 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $947,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $23,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1050001100000 |
| Primary APN | M:1050001100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,789 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,613 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 449 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 449 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200938304 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26548 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 449 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041189-30 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41189/30 |
| Instrument | 28109 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 449 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040296-168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40296/168 |
| Instrument | 10939 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
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 | $23,786.00 (+21.75%) | $2,244,000 (+49.78%) Land $700,700 Building $1,543,300 | $2,100,250 (+27.94%) |
| 2024 | $1,641,600 | ||
| 2023 | $19,537.00 | $1,498,200 Land $428,600 Building $1,069,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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