Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 261 Garden St, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1874 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0510003500000 |
| Primary APN | M:0510003500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,938 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,175 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1874 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 261 GARDEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0510003500000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 GARDEN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 04, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 36588-362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 261 GARDEN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042901-555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 42901/555 |
| Instrument | 5363 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 261 GARDEN ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2322 |
| Document Number | 36588-362 |
| Book / Page | 036588 / 000362 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 261 GARDEN ST NEEDHAM MA 024922322, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2322 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,043.00 (-9.06%) | $1,041,800 (+11.88%) Land $628,500 Building $413,300 |
| 2023 | $12,143.00 | $931,200 Land $509,800 Building $421,400 |
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.
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