Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 1492 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,680 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $46,585 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0500002500000 |
| Primary APN | M:0500002500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 11 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 13,680 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 16,379 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1492 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2670 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 HANCOCK ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001510758 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1492 HIGHLAND AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2670 |
| Document Number | 0001510758 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1510758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 HANCOCK ST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184-7010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,585.00 (+46.05%) | $2,227,900 (+78.53%) Land $1,189,700 Building $1,038,200 |
| 2023 | $31,896.00 | $1,247,900 Land $627,200 Building $620,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 323 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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