Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 49 Wellesley Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,546 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.851 acres (37,070 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $11,654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Refinance Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0900000700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0900000700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,546 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 706 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,070 sqft (0.851 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 49 WELLESLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
49 Wellesley Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 1/2 S MAIN ST, 201, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-2637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| May 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 49 WELLESLEY AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041743-280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41743/280 |
| Instrument | 24347 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 49 WELLESLEY AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35549-351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35549/351 |
| Instrument | 102337 |
| Name | VILLAGE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 49 WELLESLEY AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37850-338 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37850/338 |
| Instrument | 41599 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Wellesley Ave was $11,654.
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 | $11,654.00 | $1,099,400 Land $696,900 Building $402,500 | $1,154,630 (+23.22%) |
| 2024 | $937,080 | ||
| 2023 | $10,618.00 | $814,300 Land $501,300 Building $313,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Wellesley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 49 Wellesley Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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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