Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 47 Avery St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,640,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $18,447 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0940003300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0940003300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,932 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 47 AVERY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 26, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020116648 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38520 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 47 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1761 |
| Document Number | 0043051-72 |
| Book / Page | 43051 / 72 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1761 |
| Document Number | 0000024231, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43051/72 |
| Instrument | 202624231 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 47 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1761 |
| Document Number | 38520-252 |
| Book / Page | 38520 / 252 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 116648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 47 AVERY ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1761 |
| Document Number | 116649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 116649 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
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 | $18,447.00 (-12.86%) | $1,740,300 (+7.19%) Land $742,900 Building $997,400 | $2,038,130 (+5.05%) |
| 2024 | $1,940,090 | ||
| 2023 | $21,170.00 | $1,623,500 Land $510,200 Building $1,113,300 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 363 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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