Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 817 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,189 (2014) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0690006300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0690006300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Account Number | 199/069.0-0063-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 817 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1312 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | AS |
| Legal Description | MAPNUM:069000 WARDNUM:00 BLOCKNUM:000000 LOTNUM:000000 UNITNUM:00006 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | Boston, MA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 403500 |
The current owner of 817 Highland Ave bought it in June 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of May 10, 2014
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 920298, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-0004 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 25880-543 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of January 1, 2013
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 817 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 817 Highland Ave 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.
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 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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