Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 15 Birchwood Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $10,451 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Refinance Sep 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1380004600000 |
| Primary APN | M:1380004600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 394 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 15 BIRCHWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
15 Birchwood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BIRCHWOOD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200869610 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25921 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCHWOOD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 036556-287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36556/287 |
| Instrument | 2882 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCHWOOD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00039849-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39849/1 |
| Instrument | 119155 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Birchwood Rd was $10,451.
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 | $10,451.00 | $985,900 Land $711,700 Building $274,200 | $1,081,290 (+14.03%) |
| 2024 | $948,290 | ||
| 2023 | $9,960.00 | $763,800 Land $519,400 Building $244,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Birchwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 15 Birchwood 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 488 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: T-Mobile.
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