Norfolk County and Norfolk Town property record for 17 Birch Rd, Norfolk, MA 02056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 616 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,208 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 192&193 |
| Primary APN | 192&193 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,980 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 192 & 193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BIRCH RD |
| City | NORFOLK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02056-1553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 409101 |
17 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1995.
Source: Norfolk County and Norfolk Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BIRCH RD, NORFOLK, MA 02056-1553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NORFOLK MA |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH RD, NORFOLK, MA 02056-1553 |
| Document Number | 35273-53 |
| Book / Page | 035273 / 000053 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35273-53 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035273/000053 |
| Instrument | 63916 |
| Name | METROWEST CMNTY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 13, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Birch Rd was $4,208, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Norfolk Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Norfolk Town |
| Secondary School District | King Philip School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Norfolk School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,208.00 (+11.03%) | $283,000 (+19.26%) Land $211,700 Building $71,300 | $381,710 (+2.87%) |
| 2025 | $3,790.00 (+2.57%) | $237,300 (-) Land $169,400 Building $67,900 | $371,070 |
| 2024 | $3,695.00 (-2.27%) | $237,300 (+2.99%) Land $169,400 Building $67,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,781.00 | $230,400 Land $169,400 Building $61,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Birch 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 May 26, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · river or lake 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 17 Birch 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | NORFOLK WATER DIVISION serves 7,602 people · EPA ID MA2208000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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