21 Otis St, Needham, MA 02492 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 21 Otis St, Needham, MA 02492

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,617 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
Owner2 Individuals on Record
Last Sale$1,760,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$23,739 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Refinance
Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0480009700000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0480009700000
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:048.0 B:0097 L:0000.0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,617 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,897 sqft
1st Floor Area777 sqft
Basement Area1,512 sqft
Unfinished Basement777 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address21 OTIS ST
CityNEEDHAM
StateMA
Zip02492-3403
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal Block97
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract457200

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individuals on Record
Mailing Address21 OTIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3403
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Feb 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
NEEDHAM BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202013932
Deed Book / Page37601 / 523
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address21 OTIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3403
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number038988-302
DateFeb 10, 2021
Book Page38988/302
Instrument17921
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2036

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address21 OTIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3403
Document Number37601-523
Book / Page37601 / 523
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2020
Instrument13932
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21 OTIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3403

Mortgage

Document Number13933
DateFeb 14, 2020
Instrument13933
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateMay 2, 2019
Property Address21 OTIS ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3403
Document Number36769-243
Book / Page36769 / 243
Instrument DateJan 9, 2019
Instrument32956
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address105 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2599

Mortgage

Document Number32957
DateMay 2, 2019
Instrument32957
Lender
NameNEEDHAM BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$23,739.00 (+2.28%)$2,239,500 (+25.83%) Land $977,700 Building $1,261,800$2,414,045 (+4.35%)
2024$2,313,345
2023$23,209.00$1,779,800 Land $630,700 Building $1,149,100

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 Policies3 in force

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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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