Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 165 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
| Square Footage | 810 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 12,850 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $11,101.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | M:0210007500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,523 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 810 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 682 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 352 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 12,850 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 165 THORNTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4329 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0210007500000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Aug 09, 2019 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| May 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 09, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 09, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201968778 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37045 / 132 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039738-375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39738/375 |
| Instrument | 106248 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39738-375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39738/375 |
| Instrument | 106248 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37802-228 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37802/228 |
| Instrument | 36625 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 09, 2019 |
| Property Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Document Number | 37045-132 |
| Book / Page | 37045 / 132 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 68778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Document Number | 68779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 68779 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 165 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4329 |
| Document Number | 35107-152 |
| Book / Page | 35107 / 152 |
| Instrument | 41034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $75.82 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 351070154 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35107/0154 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2047 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 60.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.5% |
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 | $11,101.00 (-2.99%) | $1,047,300 (+19.35%) Land $806,500 Building $240,800 | $1,232,625 (-0.17%) |
| 2024 | $1,234,715 | ||
| 2023 | $11,443.00 | $877,500 Land $585,600 Building $291,900 |
165 Thornton Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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