Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 690 South St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 3.07 acres (133,729 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $27,874 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:2040001600000 |
| Primary APN | M:2040001600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,204 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,100 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,118 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 133,729 sqft (3.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 690 SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
690 South St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 690 SOUTH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2793 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 690 SOUTH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2793 |
| Document Number | 0001417307 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 690 SOUTH ST NEEDHAM MA 024922793, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2793 |
| Document Number | 0001417307 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1417307 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 690 South St was $27,874.
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 | $27,874.00 | $2,629,600 Land $980,200 Building $1,649,400 | $2,676,815 (-12.86%) |
| 2024 | $3,071,920 | ||
| 2023 | $26,879.00 | $2,061,300 Land $759,300 Building $1,302,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 690 South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 19 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 690 South St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 178 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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