Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 54 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 968 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,400,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,854 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0230006400000 |
| Primary APN | M:0230006400000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 54 HAWTHORN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBINS ROAD |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
54 Hawthorn Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 HEMLOCK DR, NATICK, MA 01760-3135 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NEEDHAM BANK |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VILLAGE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261577276 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001577276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 54 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001577276 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261577276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 24 HEMLOCK DR, NATICK, MA 01760-3135 |
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
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| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 54 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001558617 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1558617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 EDWARDEL RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4019 |
| Document Number | 0001558619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1558619 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 54 HAWTHORN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001417385 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 HAWTHORN AVE NEEDHAM MA 024923806, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3806 |
| Document Number | 0001417385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1417385 |
| Name | VILLAGE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Hawthorn Ave was $9,854.
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 | $9,854.00 | $929,600 Land $767,600 Building $162,000 | $940,215 (-50.38%) |
| 2024 | $1,894,870 | ||
| 2023 | $9,995.00 | $766,500 Land $565,000 Building $201,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 54 Hawthorn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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.
The area around 54 Hawthorn Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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