Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 26 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,149 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,435,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,229 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0290007100000 |
| Primary APN | M:0290007100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,149 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,117 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,149 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,072 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 157638 |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
26 Hawthorn Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| May 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261576532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001576532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001576532 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261576532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
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| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001576533 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261576533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 171 |
| Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001576533, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261576533 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 26 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001551991 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1551991 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Hawthorn Ave was $12,229.
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 | $12,229.00 | $1,153,700 Land $767,600 Building $386,100 | $1,426,235 (-26.31%) |
| 2024 | $1,935,340 | ||
| 2023 | $11,922.00 | $914,300 Land $565,000 Building $349,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Hawthorn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 26 Hawthorn Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 583 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 |
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