Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 42 Mount Vernon Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.392 acres (17,076 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $11,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220003900000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220003900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,369 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,242 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,076 sqft (0.392 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 MOUNT VERNON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | BENT ST |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041312-339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3839 |
| Document Number | 041312-502 |
| Book / Page | 41312 / 502 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 45761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 42 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3839 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3839 |
| Document Number | 041312-339 |
| Book / Page | 41312 / 339 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 45720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3839 |
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 | $11,254.00 (+5.21%) | $1,061,700 (+29.43%) Land $816,700 Building $245,000 | $1,326,935 |
| 2023 | $10,697.00 | $820,300 Land $592,700 Building $227,600 |
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 | 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.
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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