Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 196 Bridle Trail Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 6 ba · 2,900 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,734 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,280,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $27,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:2120008000000 |
| Primary APN | M:2120008000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,721 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,124 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,879 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,771 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,734 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 BRIDLE TRAIL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1483 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 BRIDLE TRAIL RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1483 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202112234 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38934 / 421 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38934-421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 196 BRIDLE TRAIL RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1483 |
| Document Number | 38934-421 |
| Book / Page | 38934 / 421 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 12234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 196 BRIDLE TRAIL RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1483 |
| Document Number | 12235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 12235 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $27,570.00 (-4.32%) | $2,600,900 (+17.7%) Land $788,200 Building $1,812,700 | $3,607,245 (+24.79%) |
| 2024 | $2,890,660 | ||
| 2023 | $28,814.00 | $2,209,700 Land $950,100 Building $1,259,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 19 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 95 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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