Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 556 Webster St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 768 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0550009800000 |
| Primary APN | M:0550009800000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,847 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 703 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 703 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 556 WEBSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
556 Webster St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 571, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-0011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265566 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42903 / 189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38384-468 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 556 WEBSTER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1138 |
| Document Number | 042903-189 |
| Book / Page | 42903 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 5566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 571, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-0011 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 556 WEBSTER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1138 |
| Document Number | 38384-468 |
| Book / Page | 038384 / 000468 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 101141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | WEBSTER ST NEEDHAM MA 02492, NEEDHAM, MA 02492 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Webster St was $10,083.
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 | $10,083.00 | $951,200 Land $762,900 Building $188,300 | $1,704,490 (+23.43%) |
| 2024 | $1,380,920 | ||
| 2023 | $10,137.00 | $777,400 Land $545,000 Building $232,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Webster St 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.
The area around 556 Webster St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 484 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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