Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 178 South St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 5,118 sqft · built 1776 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,433 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $22,487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:2000002600000 |
| Primary APN | M:2000002600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 972 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1776 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1776 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 54,433 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 178 SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 156, NORTH VASSALBORO, ME 04962-0156 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201982918 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37155 / 1 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37155-1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 SOUTH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2748 |
| Document Number | 37155-1 |
| Book / Page | 037155 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 82918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 178 SOUTH ST NEEDHAM MA 024922748, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2748 |
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 | $22,487.00 (+10.5%) | $2,121,400 (+35.93%) Land $1,252,800 Building $868,600 | $1,834,830 (-25.42%) |
| 2024 | $2,460,120 | ||
| 2023 | $20,350.00 | $1,560,600 Land $908,300 Building $652,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 224 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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