Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 541 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,903 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Refinance Sep 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1080000200000 |
| Primary APN | M:1080000200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 368 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 541 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:1080000200000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance US BANK NA |
| Sep 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 34973 / 143 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 541 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042265-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42265/534 |
| Instrument | 11350 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 541 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38324-111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38324/111 |
| Instrument | 94225 |
| Name | POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 541 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1427 |
| Document Number | 34973-143 |
| Book / Page | 34973 / 143 |
| Instrument | 22348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 349730146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34973/0146 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2047 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 40.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.75% |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,903.00 (+12.44%) | $934,200 (+38.32%) Land $675,400 Building $258,800 | $987,620 (+5.01%) |
| 2024 | $940,500 | ||
| 2023 | $8,807.00 | $675,400 Land $421,500 Building $253,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214035022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 4 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force 4 of 4 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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