Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 673 Central Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,719 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $15,245 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Refinance May 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | M:1090000200000 |
| Primary APN | M:1090000200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,719 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,368 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,719 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,559 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| 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, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RICHARD RAISMAN |
| May 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RD W SPV LLC |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EDWARD DEE |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RICHARD RAISMAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041211-339 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41211/339 |
| Instrument | 31172 |
| Name | RICHARD RAISMAN |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041209-29 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41209/29 |
| Instrument | 30841 |
| Name | RD W SPV LLC |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37119-177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37119/177 |
| Instrument | 78228 |
| Name | EDWARD DEE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1428 |
| Document Number | 38184-466 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 673 CENTRAL AVE NEEDHAM MA 024941428, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1428 |
| Document Number | 38184-466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 038184/000466 |
| Instrument | 79019 |
| Name | RICHARD RAISMAN |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $15,245.00 (-0.23%) | $1,438,200 (+22.73%) Land $695,900 Building $742,300 | $1,854,495 (-1.52%) |
| 2024 | $1,883,090 | ||
| 2023 | $15,280.00 | $1,171,800 Land $404,100 Building $767,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 238 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 |
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