Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 1290 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 974 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $611,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $11,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit May 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1400002200000 |
| Primary APN | M:1400002200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 974 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Basement Area | 974 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 974 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 15,159 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1290 GREAT PLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:1400002200000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1290 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 04, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1290 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39092-66 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39092/66 |
| Instrument | 28869 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1290 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37867-129 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37867/129 |
| Instrument | 43356 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1290 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1740 |
| Document Number | 35583-576 |
| Book / Page | 035583 / 000576 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35583-576 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035583/000576 |
| Instrument | 6991 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,394.00 (+18.63%) | $1,074,900 (+45.93%) Land $659,700 Building $415,200 | $1,104,185 (+6.53%) |
| 2024 | $1,036,545 | ||
| 2023 | $9,605.00 | $736,600 Land $482,100 Building $254,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2002 · river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 488 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEEDHAM WATER DEPT serves 31,664 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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