Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 168 Garden St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,200 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,072 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $28,956 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0510002300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0510002300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,200 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 15,072 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 168 GARDEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2321 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CS |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1063 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20181409863 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 168 GARDEN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000009863 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9863 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1063 GREAT PLAIN AVE NEEDHAM MA 024922302, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2302 |
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 | $28,956.00 (+13.54%) | $1,384,800 (+38.79%) Land $850,900 Building $533,900 |
| 2023 | $25,504.00 | $997,800 Land $468,300 Building $529,500 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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