Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 48 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,186 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,350,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $23,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Refinance Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0230006500000 |
| Primary APN | M:0230006500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,093 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NORWOOD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Feb 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241540881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001416994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1416994 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001462548 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1462548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001462549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1462549 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001428996 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1428996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 GOLDEN CT, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581-3675 |
| Document Number | 0001428997 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1428997 |
| Name | NORWOOD COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 48 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001375682 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001375682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1375682 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $23,898.00 (+4.73%) | $2,254,500 (+28.84%) Land $767,600 Building $1,486,900 | $2,189,940 (+0.71%) |
| 2024 | $2,174,550 | ||
| 2023 | $22,819.00 | $1,749,900 Land $565,000 Building $1,184,900 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 583 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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