Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 579 High Rock St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.405 acres (17,642 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $785,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1430000100000 |
| Primary APN | M:1430000100000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,158 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 376 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,642 sqft (0.405 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 579 HIGH ROCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
579 High Rock St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 HIGH ROCK ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERIDIAN BANK |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 579 HIGH ROCK ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39375-353 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39375/353 |
| Instrument | 61157 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 579 HIGH ROCK ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37338-426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37338/426 |
| Instrument | 104886 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2039 |
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 | $14,106.00 (+5.97%) | $1,330,800 (+30.37%) Land $815,300 Building $515,500 | $1,533,965 (-6.29%) |
| 2024 | $1,636,850 | ||
| 2023 | $13,311.00 | $1,020,800 Land $517,300 Building $503,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 579 High Rock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 2 (1982–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2002 · 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 579 High Rock St 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 |
|---|
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 488 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: T-Mobile.
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