Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 53 Mount Vernon Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,215 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $659,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $12,572 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Oct 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220005500000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220005500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,313 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6005 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200987644 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26947 / 325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3825 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39008-452 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39008/452 |
| Instrument | 19965 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 53 MOUNT VERNON AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3825 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37266-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37266/1 |
| Instrument | 96368 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
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 | $12,572.00 (-6.05%) | $1,186,000 (+15.57%) Land $782,900 Building $403,100 | $1,409,705 (+4.05%) |
| 2024 | $1,354,795 | ||
| 2023 | $13,382.00 | $1,026,200 Land $568,600 Building $457,600 |
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 | 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 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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