Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 48 Mellen St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,731 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0630001400000 |
| Primary APN | M:0630001400000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,050 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,025 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 MELLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
48 Mellen St is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 MELLEN ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 48 MELLEN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1202 |
| Document Number | 040854-522 |
| Book / Page | 40854 / 522 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 87390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 MELLEN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1202 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Mellen St was $8,731.
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 | $8,731.00 | $823,700 Land $686,600 Building $137,100 | $1,116,250 (-6.22%) |
| 2024 | $1,190,255 | ||
| 2023 | $8,548.00 | $655,500 Land $490,500 Building $165,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Mellen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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.
The area around 48 Mellen St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 320 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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