Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 78 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,261 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $323,500 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $16,930 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0290000200000 |
| Primary APN | M:0290000200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,261 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 637 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 78 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:0290000200000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BROOKLINE BANK |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| May 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BROOKLINE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 05, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040758-329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40758/329 |
| Instrument | 73468 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2062 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39200-221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39200/221 |
| Instrument | 40531 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 78 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36828-97 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36828/97 |
| Instrument | 40799 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,930.00 (-4.55%) | $1,597,200 (+17.42%) Land $788,300 Building $808,900 | $1,964,980 (+23.69%) |
| 2024 | $1,588,685 | ||
| 2023 | $17,737.00 | $1,360,200 Land $580,300 Building $779,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214572004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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