61 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 61 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeOffice Building
Details2,784 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$420,000 (May 2011)
Tax Bill$14,811 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNNEED M:080.0 B:0005 L:0000.0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNNEED M:080.0 B:0005 L:0000.0

Interior

Building Area2,784 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2012
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address61 CENTRAL AVE
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-2927
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Office Building
Local Zoning CodeNB
Legal SubdivisionNEEDHAM
Legal Block5
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract403502

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address235 BILLERICA RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-3636
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 18, 2010
Deed Document Number20114
Deed Book / Page28779 / 142
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address61 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2927
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number039510-397
DateJun 14, 2021
Book Page39510/397
Instrument77326
Lender
NameNEEDHAM BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionNeedham Town
Unified School DistrictNeedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$14,811.00 (+25.18%)$708,300 (+53.01%) Land $399,500 Building $308,800
2023$11,832.00$462,900 Land $171,200 Building $291,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEEDHAM WATER DEPT
serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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