Worcester County and Northborough Town property record for 117 Howard St, Northborough, MA 01532
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.988 acres (43,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $8,031 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NBOR M:0440 L:0048 |
| Primary APN | NBOR M:0440 L:0048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,967 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,050 sqft (0.988 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 117 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHBOROUGH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01532-1316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHBORO |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHBOROUGH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 740101 |
117 Howard St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Worcester County and Northborough Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 749, NORTHBOROUGH, MA 01532-0749 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16438 / 324 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Howard St was $8,031, up 11.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Northborough Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Northborough Town |
| Elementary School District | Northborough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northborough-Southborough School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,031.00 (+11.81%) | $563,600 (+12.05%) Land $277,300 Building $286,300 | $656,545 (+9.26%) |
| 2024 | $7,183.00 (+2.34%) | $503,000 (+5.98%) Land $229,600 Building $273,400 | $600,875 |
| 2023 | $7,019.00 | $474,600 Land $216,800 Building $257,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 Howard 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 November 30, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 117 Howard 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 | NORTHBOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT (MWRA) serves 13,551 people · EPA ID MA2215000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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