Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 980 South St, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 4.52 acres (196,891 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $24,593 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | M:2070000900000 |
| Primary APN | M:2070000900000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,725 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 377 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 196,891 sqft (4.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 980 SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-2773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRA |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 403300 |
980 South St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 980 SOUTH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2773 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20191435616 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1435616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 980 SOUTH ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2773 |
| Document Number | 0001435616 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1435616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 980 SOUTH ST NEEDHAM MA 024922773, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-2773 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 980 South St was $24,593.
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 | $24,593.00 | $2,320,100 Land $1,271,600 Building $1,048,500 | $2,770,105 (+7.51%) |
| 2024 | $2,576,590 | ||
| 2023 | $21,266.00 | $1,630,800 Land $785,400 Building $845,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 980 South St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 980 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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