Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 81 Charles River St, Needham, MA 02492 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
| Square Footage | 1,778 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,937,500 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $21,100.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | M:2110001300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,778 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,334 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,778 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,778 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,278 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 81 CHARLES RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-1442 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records · APN M:2110001300000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 CHARLES RIVER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE |
| Jul 07, 2022 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 07, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 07, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 40669 / 15 |
| Transfer Doc | 26455-16 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 81 CHARLES RIVER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1442 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040779-132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40779/132 |
| Instrument | 76447 |
| Name | DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE |
|---|
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 81 CHARLES RIVER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1442 |
| Document Number | 0040669-15 |
| Book / Page | 40669 / 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 05, 2022 |
| Instrument | 60555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 81 CHARLES RIVER ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1442 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000076447 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 76447 |
| Name | DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE |
|---|
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| 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 | $21,100.00 (+14.25%) | $1,990,600 (+40.55%) Land $1,082,300 Building $908,300 | $2,328,070 (+16.32%) |
| 2024 | $2,001,365 | ||
| 2023 | $18,469.00 | $1,416,300 Land $569,500 Building $846,800 |
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