Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town property record for 17 Chatham Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,683 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,820 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHEL M:0085 B:0324 L:41 |
| Primary APN | CHEL M:0085 B:0324 L:41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,683 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,137 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,983 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,283 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5650 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 CHATHAM RD |
| City | CHELMSFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01824-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | KENSINGTON MANOR SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 324 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELMSFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 317101 |
17 Chatham Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CHATHAM RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-3505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Chatham Rd was $10,820, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Chelmsford Town |
| Unified School District | Chelmsford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,820.00 (+0.61%) | $815,400 (+5.39%) Land $370,600 Building $444,800 | $723,900 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,754.00 (+1.92%) | $773,700 (-0.13%) Land $337,600 Building $436,100 | $723,900 (+2.25%) |
| 2024 | $10,551.00 (+3.83%) | $774,700 (+9.54%) Land $337,600 Building $437,100 | $707,940 |
| 2023 | $10,162.00 | $707,200 Land $363,000 Building $344,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Chatham 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 17 Chatham 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT serves 28,750 people · EPA ID MA3056000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 150 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 / 250 |
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