Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 9 Birds Hill Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,018 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,629 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $949,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $12,939 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Refinance + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0220002600000 |
| Primary APN | M:0220002600000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,731 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,629 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-4229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Subdivision | NEEDHAM |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 403100 |
9 Birds Hill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance STRONG HOME MORTGAGE |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BLUE HILLS BANK |
| May 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36987 / 302 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 36987-302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039876-528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39876/528 |
| Instrument | 122287 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040372-67 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40372/67 |
| Instrument | 20992 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39876-528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39876/528 |
| Instrument | 122287 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37521-68 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37521/68 |
| Instrument | 3377 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38234-96 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38234/96 |
| Instrument | 84704 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Document Number | 36987-302 |
| Book / Page | 36987 / 302 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 61765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Document Number | 61766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 61766 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Document Number | 35716-341 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Document Number | 35716-341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 035716/000341 |
| Instrument | 371 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Document Number | 35222-220 |
| Book / Page | 35222 / 220 |
| Instrument | 56882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $89.35 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 352220226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35222/0226 |
| Name | BLUE HILLS BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 26, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 9 BIRDS HILL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-4229 |
| Document Number | 35099-206 |
| Book / Page | 035099 / 000206 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 35099-206 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035099/000206 |
| Instrument | 39987 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 9, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Birds Hill Ave was $12,939.
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 | $12,939.00 | $1,220,700 Land $801,100 Building $419,600 | $1,503,755 (+16.26%) |
| 2024 | $1,293,425 | ||
| 2023 | $13,096.00 | $1,004,300 Land $581,800 Building $422,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Birds Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 9 Birds Hill Ave is low, with less than 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 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 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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