Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 89 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,894 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $776,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $15,646 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0210005000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0210005000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,588 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 536 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,894 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 89 BIRDS HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
89 Birds Hill Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2020.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 37544-463 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 89 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4258 |
| Document Number | 37544-463 |
| Book / Page | 037544 / 000463 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 89 BIRDS HILL AVE NEEDHAM MA 024924258, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4258 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 89 Birds Hill Ave was $15,646.
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 | $15,646.00 | $1,476,000 Land $806,600 Building $669,400 | $1,985,405 (+10.52%) |
| 2024 | $1,796,450 | ||
| 2023 | $13,693.00 | $1,050,100 Land $585,600 Building $464,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 89 Birds Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 89 Birds Hill Ave 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 |
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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 423 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 |
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