Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 221 Elmwood Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $679,500 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $14,039 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0050005800000 |
| Primary APN | M:0050005800000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,347 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,333 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 221 ELMWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7012 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
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 | 221 ELMWOOD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 27149-306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $14,039.00 (+2.75%) | $1,324,400 (+26.4%) Land $805,700 Building $518,700 | $1,609,775 (+13.59%) |
| 2024 | $1,417,210 | ||
| 2023 | $13,663.00 | $1,047,800 Land $585,000 Building $462,800 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 |
|---|
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 470 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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