Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 66 Bess Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,587 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,700,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1210001500000 |
| Primary APN | M:1210001500000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,119 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,587 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 66 BESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF CANTON |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 42598 / 449 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38438-102 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 66 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2032 |
| Document Number | 042598-449 |
| Book / Page | 42598 / 449 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 57825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 66 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2032 |
| Document Number | 0000057826 |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 57826 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 66 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2032 |
| Document Number | 041996-173 |
| Book / Page | 41996 / 173 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 60362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 COLPITTS RD, WESTON, MA 02493-1568 |
| Document Number | 0000060363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 60363 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 66 BESS RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2032 |
| Document Number | 38438-102 |
| Book / Page | 038438 / 000102 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 107091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 66 BESS RD NEEDHAM MA 024922032, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2032 |
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 | $9,525.00 (+17.99%) | $898,600 (+45.15%) Land $745,600 Building $153,000 | $2,525,480 (+59.25%) |
| 2024 | $1,585,835 | ||
| 2023 | $8,073.00 | $619,100 Land $493,900 Building $125,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 409 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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