Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 137 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $16,829 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220004700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220004700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,645 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6015 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0220004700000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUINCY CU |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001414411 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001383578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1383578 |
| Name | THE WASHINGTON TRUST CO OF WESTERLY |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3832 |
| Document Number | 0000000264 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 08, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE NEEDHAM MA 024923832, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3832 |
| Document Number | 0000000264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 264 |
| Name | QUINCY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3832 |
| Document Number | 0001414411 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1414411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 137 HAWTHORN AVE NEEDHAM MA 024923832, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3832 |
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 | $16,829.00 (+3.48%) | $1,587,600 (+27.29%) Land $790,400 Building $797,200 | $1,786,380 (-2.99%) |
| 2024 | $1,841,385 | ||
| 2023 | $16,263.00 | $1,247,200 Land $574,000 Building $673,200 |
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 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 |
| 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 | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
Based on FCC filings for 583 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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