Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 55 Burnside Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,585 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $14,286 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0640002800000 |
| Primary APN | M:0640002800000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 428 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,585 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD |
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| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0640002800000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM LEADER BANK NA |
| May 25, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Nov 09, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202635023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43131 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1935 |
| Document Number | 0043131-34 |
| Book / Page | 43131 / 34 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1935 |
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
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| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1935 |
| Document Number | 0040563-14 |
| Book / Page | 40563 / 14 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 45847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1935 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000045848 |
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| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 45848 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 35587-287 |
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| Date | Nov 09, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35587/287 |
| Instrument | 107530 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1935 |
| Document Number | 36621-212 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 BURNSIDE RD NEEDHAM MA 024941935, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1935 |
| Document Number | 36621-212 |
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| Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 036621/000212 |
| Instrument | 12434 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $14,286.00 (+1%) | $1,347,700 (+35.32%) Land $773,900 Building $573,800 | $1,694,325 (+5.05%) |
| 2024 | $1,612,815 | ||
| 2023 | $12,987.00 | $995,900 Land $581,700 Building $414,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 507 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEEDHAM WATER DEPT serves 31,664 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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