Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 238 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
| Square Footage | 2,071 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 14,854 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $678,400 (2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,747.00 (2025) |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:1100002000000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance DIRECT CU |
| Nov 02, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 08, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 08, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001459886 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 238 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001434796 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1434796 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 02, 2020 |
| Property Address | 238 FOREST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
| Document Number | 0001459886 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1459886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 FOREST ST NEEDHAM MA 024921326, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1326 |
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 | $11,747.00 (+24.52%) | $1,108,200 (+53.17%) Land $738,100 Building $370,100 | $1,438,300 (+4.78%) |
| 2024 | $1,372,655 | ||
| 2023 | $9,434.00 | $723,500 Land $477,400 Building $246,100 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | M:1100002000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,071 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,206 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,694 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,694 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,034 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 14,854 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 238 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1326 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
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