Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 57 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,153 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,540,012 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $20,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220001900000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220001900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,070 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,342 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,153 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 57 BIRDS HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4266 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | STATION HOUSE |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
57 Birds Hill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4266 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AVIDIA BANK |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| May 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36796 / 483 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 36796-483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 57 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4266 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042234-585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42234/585 |
| Instrument | 6736 |
| Name | AVIDIA BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 57 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4266 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0038949-72 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 38949/72 |
| Instrument | 13741 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 57 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4266 |
| Document Number | 36796-483 |
| Book / Page | 36796 / 483 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4266 |
| Document Number | 36613 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36613 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 57 Birds Hill Ave was $20,244.
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 | $20,244.00 | $1,909,800 Land $804,800 Building $1,105,000 | $2,230,220 (+7.99%) |
| 2024 | $2,065,300 | ||
| 2023 | $19,469.00 | $1,493,000 Land $584,400 Building $908,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 57 Birds Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 57 Birds Hill Ave 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 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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