Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 31 Thornton Rd, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
| Square Footage | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,224,000 (2009) |
| Tax Bill | $17,487.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | M:0120007100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,215 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,554 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,554 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 31 THORNTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4355 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0120007100000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Jun 02, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 06, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200968320 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26802 / 352 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041274-260 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 31 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4355 |
| Document Number | 041274-260 |
| Book / Page | 41274 / 260 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 40163 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4355 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 31 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041227-438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 02, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41227/438 |
| Instrument | 33478 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 31 THORNTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38220-135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38220/135 |
| Instrument | 83157 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2045 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $17,487.00 (-8.06%) | $1,649,700 (+13.11%) Land $799,100 Building $850,600 | $2,240,385 (-11.72%) |
| 2024 | $2,537,925 | ||
| 2023 | $19,019.00 | $1,458,500 Land $588,300 Building $870,200 |
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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