Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 137 Bradford St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,761 sqft · built 1879 |
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,303 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $13,500 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0380001700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0380001700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,761 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,735 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,761 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 991 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1879 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,303 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 137 BRADFORD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0380001700000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 BRADFORD ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020126421 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 137 BRADFORD ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3064 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040144-220 |
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| Date | Dec 08, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40144/220 |
| Instrument | 154152 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 137 BRADFORD ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3064 |
| Document Number | 38605-438 |
| Book / Page | 38605 / 438 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 126421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | BRADFORD ST, NEEDHAM, MA |
| Document Number | 126422 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 126422 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $13,500.00 (+7.13%) | $1,273,600 (+31.79%) Land $921,100 Building $352,500 | $1,413,030 (+22.07%) |
| 2024 | $1,157,575 | ||
| 2023 | $12,602.00 | $966,400 Land $595,500 Building $370,900 |
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 | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 568 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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