Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 489 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.461 acres (20,081 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1050001600000 |
| Primary APN | M:1050001600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,375 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,239 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 953 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,081 sqft (0.461 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 489 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| 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 July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244720 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41612 / 300 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 489 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1747 |
| Document Number | 041612-300 |
| Book / Page | 41612 / 300 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 4720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 in Common |
| Address | 489 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1747 |
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 | $10,027.00 (+5.92%) | $945,900 (+30.29%) Land $691,300 Building $254,600 | $982,680 (+0.49%) |
| 2024 | $977,930 | ||
| 2023 | $9,467.00 | $726,000 Land $424,900 Building $301,100 |
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 | 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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