Franklin County and Orange Town property record for 12 E Howe St, Orange, MA 01364
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,666 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,551 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| APN | ORAN M:0106 B:0000 L:00019 |
| Primary APN | ORAN M:0106 B:0000 L:00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,578 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1264 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 E HOWE ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01364-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 40501 |
12 E Howe St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Franklin County and Orange Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 E HOWE ST, ORANGE, MA 01364-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4670 / 23 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 008000-343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE MA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 E HOWE ST, ORANGE, MA 01364-1203 |
| Document Number | 008000-343 |
| Book / Page | 8000 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 12 E HOWE ST, ORANGE, MA 01364-1203 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 E Howe St was $5,551, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Franklin County and Orange Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Orange Town |
| Elementary School District | Orange School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Ralph C. Mahar School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,551.00 (+3.58%) | $334,400 (+2.64%) Land $26,900 Building $307,500 | $311,448 |
| 2025 | $5,359.00 (+13.23%) | $325,800 (+20.04%) Land $26,900 Building $298,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,733.00 (+12.82%) | $271,400 (+16.18%) Land $26,900 Building $244,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,195.00 | $233,600 Land $24,200 Building $209,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 12 E Howe St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 12 E Howe 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 | ORANGE WATER DEPT serves 6,526 people · EPA ID MA1223000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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