Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 129 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $627,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,550 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0480000700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0480000700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 129 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
129 Melrose Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 CHARLESDALE RD, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-1506 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33692 / 446 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37458-234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 129 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36239-237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36239/237 |
| Instrument | 74374 |
| Name | NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 129 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36239-255 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36239/255 |
| Instrument | 74375 |
| Name | NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 129 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37475-341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37475/341 |
| Instrument | 122820 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 129 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37074-169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37074/169 |
| Instrument | 72620 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 129 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Document Number | 37458-234 |
| Book / Page | 037458 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 120528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 129 MELROSE AVE NEEDHAM MA 024923419, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Melrose Ave was $10,550.
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 | $10,550.00 | $995,300 Land $782,700 Building $212,600 | $1,499,604 |
| 2023 | $9,687.00 | $742,900 Land $568,400 Building $174,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Melrose 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 | 3 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.
The area around 129 Melrose 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 568 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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