Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 81 Berkshire Rd, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $929,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $16,287 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Apr 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0060000400000 |
| Primary APN | M:0060000400000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,531 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,643 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 743 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 81 BERKSHIRE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 16392B |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7012 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
81 Berkshire Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2022.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 BERKSHIRE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001514407 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 81 BERKSHIRE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001471515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1471515 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 81 BERKSHIRE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001398016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1398016 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 81 BERKSHIRE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4501 |
| Document Number | 0001514407 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1514407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 BERKSHIRE RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4501 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Berkshire Rd was $16,287.
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 | $16,287.00 | $1,536,500 Land $798,900 Building $737,600 | $1,653,475 (-9.94%) |
| 2024 | $1,835,875 | ||
| 2023 | $15,150.00 | $1,161,800 Land $580,300 Building $581,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Berkshire Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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.
The area around 81 Berkshire Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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