Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 172 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
| Square Footage | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $553,900 (2005) |
| Tax Bill | $13,815.00 (2025) |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0300010000000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2005101741 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22174 / 377 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 172 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040678-27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40678/27 |
| Instrument | 61937 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 172 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39891-414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39891/414 |
| Instrument | 124042 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
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 | $13,815.00 (+5.21%) | $1,303,300 (+29.42%) Land $777,200 Building $526,100 | $2,593,310 (+158.6%) |
| 2024 | $1,002,820 | ||
| 2023 | $13,131.00 | $1,007,000 Land $564,400 Building $442,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | M:0300010000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,945 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,475 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,470 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 945 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 172 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3438 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOWS PLACE |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 6 |
| Census Block | 6013 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
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