Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 37 Lawton Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $799,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $15,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0090002400000 |
| Primary APN | M:0090002400000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,425 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,689 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,267 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 37 LAWTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAMDALE ASSOC |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
37 Lawton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 LAWTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 37 LAWTON RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4109 |
| Document Number | 35930-516 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 37 LAWTON RD NEEDHAM MA 024924109, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4109 |
| Document Number | 35930-516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 035930/000516 |
| Instrument | 31165 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 22, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Lawton Rd was $15,503.
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 | $15,503.00 | $1,462,500 Land $799,900 Building $662,600 | $1,666,395 (+9.55%) |
| 2024 | $1,521,140 | ||
| 2023 | $14,267.00 | $1,094,100 Land $493,800 Building $600,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Lawton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 37 Lawton Rd 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 224 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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