Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 459 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,774 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Mortgage Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:011.0 B:0063 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:011.0 B:0063 L:0000.0 |
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| Building Area | 2,774 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Street Address | 459 GREAT PLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3727 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN NEED M:011.0 B:0063 L:0000.0
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 459 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3727 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BAY COLONY DEVELOPMENT CORP |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 01, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202468316 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42053 / 176 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 459 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3727 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042053-230 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42053/230 |
| Instrument | 68322 |
| Name | BAY COLONY DEVELOPMENT CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 459 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3727 |
| Document Number | 042053-176 |
| Book / Page | 42053 / 176 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 68316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
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| Address | 459 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000068318 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 68318 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 042053-205 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42053/205 |
| Instrument | 68320 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,648.00 (+30.73%) | $891,800 (+59.79%) Land $797,300 Building $94,500 |
| 2023 | $14,265.00 | $558,100 Land $492,200 Building $65,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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 |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
Based on FCC filings for 423 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEEDHAM WATER DEPT serves 31,664 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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