Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 639 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,415 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $264,000 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $10,787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Oct 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0300009500000 |
| Primary APN | M:0300009500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,874 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,222 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,415 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 639 GREAT PLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6013 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
639 Great Plain Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2023.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 639 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041569-516 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 639 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3750 |
| Document Number | 041569-516 |
| Book / Page | 41569 / 516 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 84269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 639 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3750 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 639 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040897-537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40897/537 |
| Instrument | 93723 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 639 Great Plain Ave was $10,787.
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 | $10,787.00 | $1,017,600 Land $724,900 Building $292,700 | $1,439,820 (+16.74%) |
| 2024 | $1,233,385 | ||
| 2023 | $9,201.00 | $705,600 Land $496,900 Building $208,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 639 Great Plain 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 639 Great Plain 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 |
|---|
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 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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