Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 685 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,151 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 4.35 acres (189,486 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,485,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $38,115 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:2230002800000 |
| Primary APN | M:2230002800000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,151 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,109 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,977 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,977 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 189,486 sqft (4.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 685 CHARLES RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 1121 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 403400 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 CHARLES RIVER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29267 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $38,115.00 (-2.81%) | $3,595,800 (+19.57%) Land $1,510,100 Building $2,085,700 | $4,482,575 (+22.28%) |
| 2024 | $3,665,860 | ||
| 2023 | $39,215.00 | $3,007,300 Land $1,333,700 Building $1,673,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 |
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 69 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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