Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 57 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,886 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $194,500 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $12,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Refinance Jul 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1210005200000 |
| Primary APN | M:1210005200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,094 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,774 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,474 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,850 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 57 BESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:1210005200000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 57 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00040741-2 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40741/2 |
| Instrument | 71017 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 57 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039686-244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39686/244 |
| Instrument | 99557 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 57 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36078-36 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36078/36 |
| Instrument | 51557 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2048 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,078.00 (+8.29%) | $1,139,400 (+33.22%) Land $748,600 Building $390,800 | $1,520,855 (+1.19%) |
| 2024 | $1,502,995 | ||
| 2023 | $11,153.00 | $855,300 Land $496,100 Building $359,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214572003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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