Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 14 Thorpe Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,035,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Jul 2025 Sale & Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0640002100000 |
| Primary APN | M:0640002100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,326 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 14 THORPE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
14 Thorpe Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 THORPE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42523 / 142 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 14 THORPE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042933-540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 42933/540 |
| Instrument | 9656 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 14 THORPE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1514 |
| Document Number | 042523-142 |
| Book / Page | 42523 / 142 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 47096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 THORPE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1514 |
| Document Number | 0000047097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 47097 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Thorpe Rd was $9,565.
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 | $9,565.00 | $902,400 Land $727,500 Building $174,900 | $975,080 (+2.7%) |
| 2024 | $949,430 | ||
| 2023 | $8,961.00 | $687,200 Land $546,900 Building $140,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Thorpe Rd 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 14 Thorpe Rd 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 484 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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