71 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 71 Putnam St, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,021 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.229 acres (9,989 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$319,000 (May 1996)
Tax Bill$10,111 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Refinance
Oct 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0770002400710

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0770002400710
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:077.0 B:0024 L:0071.0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,021 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,312 sqft
1st Floor Area1,880 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Lot Area9,989 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address71 PUTNAM ST
CityNEEDHAM HEIGHTS
StateMA
Zip02494-2223
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number71.0
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract403501

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address71 PUTNAM ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2223
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIGURE LENDING LCC
Oct 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MERIDIAN HOME MTG
Aug 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 6, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 6, 1996 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address71 PUTNAM ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2223
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number041603-386
DateJan 17, 2024
Book Page41603/386
Instrument3235
Lender
NameFIGURE LENDING LCC
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2054

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address71 PUTNAM ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2223
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number036390-159
DateOct 26, 2018
Book Page36390/159
Instrument96005
Lender
NameMERIDIAN HOME MTG
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address71 PUTNAM ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2223
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number038275-591
DateAug 31, 2020
Book Page38275/591
Instrument89339
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,111.00 (+11.04%)$953,900 (+36.6%) Building $953,900$1,112,070 (+6.61%)
2024$1,043,100
2023$9,106.00$698,300 Building $698,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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