797 Highland Ave, Unit 1, Needham, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 797 Highland Ave, Unit 1, Needham, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 3.5 ba · 762 sqft · built 2009
Lot Size	0.67 acres (29,185 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$984,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$10,387 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Sale May 2022 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:0690003700010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:0690003700010`
Alternative APN	`NEED M:069.0 B:0037 L:0001.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Units	4 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	762 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,286 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,286 sqft
Basement Area	400 sqft
Unfinished Basement	400 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2009
Effective Year Built	Effective 2009
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	29,185 sqft (0.67 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	797 HIGHLAND AVE, 1
City	NEEDHAM HEIGHTS
State	MA
Zip	02494-1658
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	SRB
Legal Subdivision	SUITES NEEDHAM CONDO
Legal Block	37
Legal Lot Number	1.0
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	NEEDHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	403501

Owner

797 Highland Ave, Unit 1 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	797 HIGHLAND AVE, 1, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1658
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 13, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
May 9, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20232581
Deed Book / Page	41016 / 377
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2023
Property Address	797 HIGHLAND AVE UNIT 1, 1, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1658
Document Number	041016-377
Book / Page	41016 / 377
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2023
Instrument	2581
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	797 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1658

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Property Address	797 HIGHLAND AVE UNIT 1, 1, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1658
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 27, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040522-244
Date	May 9, 2022
Book Page	40522/244
Instrument	40458

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 Highland Ave, Unit 1 was $10,387.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Needham Town
Unified School District	Needham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$10,387.00	$979,900 Building $979,900	$1,059,060 (-0.8%)
2024			$1,067,610
2023	$10,840.00	$831,300 Building $831,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 797 Highland Ave, Unit 1 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	1 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

The area around 797 Highland Ave, Unit 1 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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	1,500 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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