71 Lantern Ln, Needham, MA 02492 Property Records

Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 71 Lantern Ln, Needham, MA 02492

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size1.07 acres (46,696 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Tax Bill$19,989 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Refinance
Feb 2026 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNM:0430001400020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNM:0430001400020
Alternative APN
  • NEED M:043.0 B:0014 L:0002.0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,048 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,381 sqft
1st Floor Area2,008 sqft
Basement Area1,864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area46,696 sqft (1.07 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address71 LANTERN LN
CityNEEDHAM
StateMA
Zip02492-2865
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSRB
Legal SubdivisionVICTORY SQUARE
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number2.0
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEEDHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract403300

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address71 LANTERN LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2865
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
NEEDHAM BANK
Feb 27, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RADIUS FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 3, 2009
Deed SaleNov 3, 2009
Prior SaleJul 16, 2007 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateFeb 6, 2026
Transfer Doc0001566566
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address71 LANTERN LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2865
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001528356
DateOct 30, 2023
Instrument1528356
Lender
NameNEEDHAM BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueNov 1, 2043

February 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Recording DateFeb 27, 2026
Property Address71 LANTERN LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2865
Document Number0001566566
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2026
Instrument1566566
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address71 LANTERN LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2865

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEEDHAM MA
Property Address71 LANTERN LN, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2865
Document Number0001432210
Instrument DateOct 11, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address71 LANTERN LN NEEDHAM MA 024922865, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2865

Mortgage

Document Number0001432210
DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument1432210
Lender
NameRADIUS FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 16, 2034

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionNeedham Town
Unified School DistrictNeedham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$19,989.00 (-9.15%)$1,885,800 (+11.77%) Land $911,300 Building $974,500$2,270,025 (+3.66%)
2024$2,189,940
2023$22,001.00$1,687,200 Land $710,800 Building $976,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEEDHAM WATER DEPT
serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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