Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 56 Kingsbury St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.402 acres (17,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $12,713 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0530003000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0530003000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,468 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,148 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,048 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,048 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,511 sqft (0.402 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 56 KINGSBURY ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
56 Kingsbury St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1978.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 KINGSBURY ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6649 / 679 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Kingsbury St was $12,713.
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 | $12,713.00 | $1,199,300 Land $817,700 Building $381,600 | $1,153,585 (-27.93%) |
| 2024 | $1,600,750 | ||
| 2023 | $14,314.00 | $1,097,700 Land $657,500 Building $440,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Kingsbury St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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 56 Kingsbury St is low, with less than 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 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 484 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, T-Mobile.
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