81 Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 81 Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 976 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size	0.255 acres (11,108 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$670,000 (May 2011)
Tax Bill	$11,179 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Jun 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`M:0680003700000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`M:0680003700000`
Alternative APN	`NEED M:068.0 B:0037 L:0000.0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	976 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,335 sqft
1st Floor Area	976 sqft
Basement Area	906 sqft
Unfinished Basement	906 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1909
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,108 sqft (0.255 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	81 GREENDALE AVE
City	NEEDHAM HEIGHTS
State	MA
Zip	02494-2130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SRB
Legal Block	37
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	NEEDHAM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	403501

Owner

81 Greendale Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	81 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2130
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
Jun 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK
Jun 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 17, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 17, 2011 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Property Address	81 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039498-528
Date	Jun 10, 2021
Book Page	39498/528
Instrument	75871

Lender

Name	NEEDHAM BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	229 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2040

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEEDHAM MA
Property Address	81 GREENDALE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039498-511
Date	Jun 10, 2021
Book Page	39498/511
Instrument	75870

Lender

Name	NEEDHAM BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	229 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Greendale Ave was $11,179.

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	$11,179.00	$1,054,600 Land $697,700 Building $356,900	$1,440,295 (+14.14%)
2024			$1,261,885
2023	$11,453.00	$878,300 Land $470,600 Building $407,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 81 Greendale Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 81 Greendale Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

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.

Nearby Properties on Greendale Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures