Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 78 Whittier Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,205,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $13,461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0070000200000 |
| Primary APN | M:0070000200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 78 WHITTIER RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7007 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
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 | 78 WHITTIER RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1973 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20201462260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 78 WHITTIER RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4532 |
| Document Number | 0001462260 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1462260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,205.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 WHITTIER RD NEEDHAM MA 02492, NEEDHAM, MA 02492 |
| Document Number | 1462261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1462261 |
| Name | UBS BK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.88% |
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 | $13,461.00 (-4.65%) | $1,269,900 (+17.29%) Land $779,100 Building $490,800 | $1,924,700 (+27.91%) |
| 2024 | $1,504,705 | ||
| 2023 | $14,118.00 | $1,082,700 Land $565,700 Building $517,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 470 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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