Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 53 Yale Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,079 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,049,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0780004700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0780004700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,079 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,079 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 YALE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-2444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
53 Yale Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 YALE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202643275 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43192 / 57 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 YALE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2444 |
| Document Number | 0000043275 |
| Book / Page | 43192 / 57 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202643275 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 YALE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2444 |
| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 53 YALE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040847-298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40847/298 |
| Instrument | 86296 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.12% |
| Index | Other |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Yale Rd was $9,666.
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 | $9,666.00 | $911,900 Land $749,100 Building $162,800 | $1,163,180 (-7.24%) |
| 2024 | $1,253,905 | ||
| 2023 | $8,129.00 | $623,400 Land $483,500 Building $139,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Yale Rd 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 | 3 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 53 Yale Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 406 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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