Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 28 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,940,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220003300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220003300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,911 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,362 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 362 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 28 BIRDS HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
28 Birds Hill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39963 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 28 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4230 |
| Document Number | 39963-4 |
| Book / Page | 39963 / 4 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 132253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 28 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4230 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 132254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 132254 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2028 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Birds Hill Ave was $20,543.
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 | $20,543.00 | $1,938,000 Land $774,000 Building $1,164,000 | $2,159,730 (-6.65%) |
| 2024 | $2,313,535 | ||
| 2023 | $22,203.00 | $1,702,700 Land $562,100 Building $1,140,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Birds Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 28 Birds Hill 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 423 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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