Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 170 Beaufort Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 944 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Dec 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220005200000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220005200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,744 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 170 BEAUFORT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6005 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
170 Beaufort Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 BEAUFORT AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITIZENS BANK |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| May 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 170 BEAUFORT AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040420-241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40420/241 |
| Instrument | 27147 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 170 BEAUFORT AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3824 |
| Document Number | 35734-413 |
| Book / Page | 035734 / 000413 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35734-413 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 035734/000413 |
| Instrument | 2996 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 170 BEAUFORT AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3824 |
| Document Number | 35158-313 |
| Book / Page | 035158 / 000313 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35158-313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035158/000313 |
| Instrument | 47940 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Beaufort Ave was $11,523.
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 | $11,523.00 | $1,087,100 Land $800,600 Building $286,500 | $1,416,070 (+3.92%) |
| 2024 | $1,362,680 | ||
| 2023 | $11,354.00 | $870,700 Land $581,400 Building $289,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Beaufort Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 170 Beaufort Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 423 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 |
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