Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 513 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 966 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $379,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0440001300000 |
| Primary APN | M:0440001300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,335 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 292 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,499 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 513 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | FREENBROOK DRIVE |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
513 Chestnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2000.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 513 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2823 |
| Document Number | 041088-385 |
| Book / Page | 41088 / 385 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2823 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Chestnut St was $10,135.
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 | $10,135.00 | $956,100 Land $666,900 Building $289,200 | $1,102,380 (-4.56%) |
| 2024 | $1,155,105 | ||
| 2023 | $10,946.00 | $839,400 Land $441,100 Building $398,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 513 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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 513 Chestnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 244 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: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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