Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 898 South St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 3,756 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 4.13 acres (179,903 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $27,435 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEED M:205.0 B:0006 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | NEED M:205.0 B:0006 L:0000.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,444 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,788 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 488 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 179,903 sqft (4.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 898 SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
898 South St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2014.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 SOUTH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32037 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 South St was $27,435.
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 | $27,435.00 | $2,588,200 Land $1,014,200 Building $1,574,000 | $2,989,650 (-13.54%) |
| 2024 | $3,457,810 | ||
| 2023 | $27,765.00 | $2,129,200 Land $783,200 Building $1,346,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 898 South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 19 of 19 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 898 South St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 56 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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