Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 52 Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.315 acres (13,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $985,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0710001300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0710001300000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,737 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,616 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,737 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,721 sqft (0.315 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 52 GREENDALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 403501 |
52 Greendale Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202188949 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 52 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00035123-3 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35123/3 |
| Instrument | 43231 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 52 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2129 |
| Document Number | 039603-167 |
| Book / Page | 39603 / 167 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88949 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2129 |
| Document Number | 0000088950 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88950 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52 Greendale Ave was $13,203.
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 | $13,203.00 | $1,245,600 Land $678,400 Building $567,200 | $1,314,420 (-7%) |
| 2024 | $1,413,315 | ||
| 2023 | $11,373.00 | $872,200 Land $486,800 Building $385,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Greendale 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 | 1 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 52 Greendale 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 507 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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