Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 781 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,854 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,411 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0490005200000 |
| Primary APN | M:0490005200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,410 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 692 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,854 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
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 | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 29508 / 435 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039923-566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39923/566 |
| Instrument | 127565 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039923-550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39923/550 |
| Instrument | 127564 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39923-550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39923/550 |
| Instrument | 127564 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39923-566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39923/566 |
| Instrument | 127565 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 781 GREAT PLAIN AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35287-425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35287/425 |
| Instrument | 65983 |
| Name | NEEDHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
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 | $14,411.00 (+2.43%) | $1,359,500 (+26.01%) Land $730,200 Building $629,300 | $1,631,245 (+6.92%) |
| 2024 | $1,525,700 | ||
| 2023 | $14,069.00 | $1,078,900 Land $589,000 Building $489,900 |
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 | 3 in force |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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