Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 121 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $14,320 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0300001300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0300001300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,996 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,079 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 121 HAWTHORN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
121 Hawthorn Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042664 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 121 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000042664 |
| Book / Page | 43187 / 296 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202642664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3807 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 121 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3807 |
| Document Number | 040266-382 |
| Book / Page | 40266 / 382 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 121 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3807 |
| Document Number | 040266-384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40266/384 |
| Instrument | 7219 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Hawthorn Ave was $14,320.
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 | $14,320.00 | $1,350,900 Land $768,300 Building $582,600 | $1,651,385 (-14.02%) |
| 2024 | $1,920,710 | ||
| 2023 | $17,871.00 | $1,370,500 Land $565,600 Building $804,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Hawthorn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 121 Hawthorn 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 583 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
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