Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 198 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
| Square Footage | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,321.00 (2025) |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:1110000600000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) PHH HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 198 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001488150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1488150 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 198 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1488150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1488150 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 198 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Document Number | 0001435289 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 FOREST ST NEEDHAM MA 024921326, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Document Number | 0001435289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1435289 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 198 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Document Number | 0001377135 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1377135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 198 FOREST ST BRAINTREE MA 02184, BRAINTREE, MA 02184 |
| Document Number | 1377136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1377136 |
| Name | PHH HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2047 |
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 | $11,321.00 (+24.08%) | $1,068,000 (+52.64%) Land $727,300 Building $340,700 | $1,150,070 (-9.33%) |
| 2024 | $1,268,345 | ||
| 2023 | $9,124.00 | $699,700 Land $422,800 Building $276,900 |
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 | Low above 4% of the US · above 8% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 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.
| Primary APN | M:1110000600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,848 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,268 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,367 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 198 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1326 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
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