Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 1796 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
| Square Footage | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,089,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $14,543.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | M:2140003100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,029 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,886 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,832 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 1796 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1405 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:2140003100000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1796 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage STEARNS LENDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 03, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2020142810 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38751 / 256 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1796 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36004-386 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36004/386 |
| Instrument | 41299 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 1796 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36902-255 |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36902/255 |
| Instrument | 50573 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1796 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1405 |
| Document Number | 38751-256 |
| Book / Page | 38751 / 256 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 142810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 1796 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1405 |
| Document Number | 142811 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 142811 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $14,543.00 (-10.05%) | $1,372,000 (+10.65%) Land $708,400 Building $663,600 | $2,840,785 (+107.83%) |
| 2024 | $1,366,860 | ||
| 2023 | $16,168.00 | $1,239,900 Land $712,200 Building $527,700 |
1796 Central Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 58th in Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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