Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 533 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 856 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,182,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2025 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0440002700000 |
| Primary APN | M:0440002700000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,259 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 403 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND ALGER E EATON |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
533 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM M & T BANK NA |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MORTGAGE NETWORKS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202665696 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43357 / 215 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Document Number | 0000065696 |
| Book / Page | 43357 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202665696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
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| Name | M & T BANK NA |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042597-359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42597/359 |
| Instrument | 57686 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 253 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38613-52 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38613/52 |
| Instrument | 127269 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Document Number | 35675-173 |
| Book / Page | 35675 / 173 |
| Instrument | 119642 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $73.59 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 533 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2857 |
| Document Number | 356750176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35675/0176 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORKS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 533 Chestnut St was $11,350.
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 | $11,350.00 | $1,070,800 Land $660,400 Building $410,400 | $1,148,170 (+5.26%) |
| 2024 | $1,090,790 | ||
| 2023 | $10,708.00 | $821,200 Land $513,900 Building $307,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 533 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 533 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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