Middlesex County and Holliston Town property record for 16 Ruth Ellen Rd, Holliston, MA 01746
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,371 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $472,500 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:011 B:0008 L:218 |
| Primary APN | M:011 B:0008 L:218 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,371 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 RUTH ELLEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOLLISTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01746-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 40 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2180 |
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLLISTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 387201 |
16 Ruth Ellen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Holliston Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 RUTH ELLEN RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Aug 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019122610 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73128 / 148 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 73128-148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH ELLEN RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079934-322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79934/322 |
| Instrument | 51267 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH ELLEN RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077785-305 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77785/305 |
| Instrument | 111296 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH ELLEN RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1216 |
| Document Number | 73128-148 |
| Book / Page | 73128 / 148 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 122610 |
| 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 | 16 RUTH ELLEN RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1216 |
| Document Number | 122611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 122611 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Ruth Ellen Rd was $8,069.
Source: Middlesex County and Holliston Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Holliston Town |
| Unified School District | Holliston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,069.00 | $550,800 Land $277,000 Building $273,800 | $659,490 (-3.77%) |
| 2024 | $685,330 | ||
| 2023 | $7,668.00 | $497,900 Land $277,000 Building $220,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Ruth Ellen Rd 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 September 10, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 16 Ruth Ellen Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | HOLLISTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 15,139 people · EPA ID MA2136000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 205 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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