Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 45 John St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,090,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $14,013 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Refinance Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0920004900000 |
| Primary APN | M:0920004900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,087 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 45 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIRECT CU |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage DIRECT CU |
| May 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202048616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37915 / 354 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000104837 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 45 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36525-346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36525/346 |
| Instrument | 114511 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 45 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36930-72 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36930/72 |
| Instrument | 54153 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 45 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726 |
| Document Number | 37915-354 |
| Book / Page | 37915 / 354 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| 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 | 45 JOHN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1726 |
| Document Number | 48617 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48617 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $14,013.00 (+3.3%) | $1,322,000 (+27.08%) Land $744,800 Building $577,200 | $1,517,435 (-3.49%) |
| 2024 | $1,572,250 | ||
| 2023 | $13,566.00 | $1,040,300 Land $480,500 Building $559,800 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 406 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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