Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 16 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $17,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Refinance + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1210002100000 |
| Primary APN | M:1210002100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,257 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 BESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 35664 / 159 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 040280-493 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042439-543 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42439/543 |
| Instrument | 35553 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 038052-379 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38052/379 |
| Instrument | 63663 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 040280-493 |
| Book / Page | 40280 / 493 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 8966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 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 | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 39843-62 |
| Book / Page | 39843 / 62 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 118446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 39843-66 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39843/66 |
| Instrument | 118448 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 0039843-62 |
| Book / Page | 39843 / 62 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 118446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 0000118448 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 118448 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38474-433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38474/433 |
| Instrument | 111414 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 38226-260 |
| Book / Page | 038226 / 000260 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 83869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 16 BESS RD NEEDHAM MA 024922007, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 38052-375 |
| Book / Page | 038052 / 000375 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 63662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 BESS RD NEEDHAM MA 024922007, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
| Document Number | 35664-159 |
| Book / Page | 035664 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 118177 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 16 BESS RD NEEDHAM MA 024922007, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2007 |
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 | $17,809.00 (+1.46%) | $1,680,100 (+24.81%) Land $749,800 Building $930,300 | $1,994,620 (-13.65%) |
| 2024 | $2,309,925 | ||
| 2023 | $17,553.00 | $1,346,100 Land $496,900 Building $849,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 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.
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 409 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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