178 Fair Oaks Park, Needham, MA 02492 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 178 Fair Oaks Park, Needham, MA 02492

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.441 acres (19,193 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$19,809 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Refinance
Mar 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0400001000000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0400001000000
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:040.0 B:0010 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,654 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,435 sqft
1st Floor Area1,654 sqft
Basement Area1,088 sqft
Unfinished Basement416 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,193 sqft (0.441 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK
CityNEEDHAM
StateMA
Zip02492-3016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal Block10
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract403300

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3016
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 9, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
MORTGAGE NETWORK INC
Mar 9, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 9, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2015
Deed SaleDec 8, 2015
Prior SaleNov 23, 2015
Deed Book / Page33700 / 159
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number038980-439
DateFeb 9, 2021
Book Page38980/439
Instrument17086
Lender
NameMORTGAGE NETWORK INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateMar 9, 2021
Property Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3016
Document Number39105-234
Book / Page39105 / 234
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2021
Instrument30460
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3016

February 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateFeb 9, 2021
Property Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3016
Document Number038980-433
Book / Page38980 / 433
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2021
Instrument17083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address178 FAIR OAKS PARK, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionNeedham Town
Unified School DistrictNeedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$19,809.00 (+2.29%)$1,868,800 (+25.84%) Land $1,021,500 Building $847,300$2,223,475 (+9.92%)
2024$2,022,835
2023$19,366.00$1,485,100 Land $660,400 Building $824,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEEDHAM WATER DEPT
serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
1,500 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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