Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 42 Grasmere Rd, Needham Heights, MA 02494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,747 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.486 acres (21,170 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $61,500 (Aug 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $13,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1070006100000 |
| Primary APN | M:1070006100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,747 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,342 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,747 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,503 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 903 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,170 sqft (0.486 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 GRASMERE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02494-1806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 403502 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 GRASMERE RD, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5369 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 GRASMERE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042879-241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 42879/241 |
| Instrument | 2235 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 42 GRASMERE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36862-326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36862/326 |
| Instrument | 45182 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $13,038.00 (+8.05%) | $1,230,000 (+32.92%) Land $768,500 Building $461,500 | $1,295,610 (-14.06%) |
| 2024 | $1,507,555 | ||
| 2023 | $12,067.00 | $925,400 Land $497,200 Building $428,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 294 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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