Middlesex County and Ayer Town property record for 17 Vernon St, Ayer, MA 01432
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,462 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AYER M:012 B:0000 L:0045 |
| Primary APN | AYER M:012 B:0000 L:0045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,014 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 VERNON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AYER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01432-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | AYER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AYER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 325102 |
17 Vernon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1988.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 VERNON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Vernon St was $4,462.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ayer Town |
| Unified School District | Ayer-Shirley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,462.00 | $373,100 Land $141,100 Building $232,000 | $411,730 (-1.57%) |
| 2024 | $418,285 | ||
| 2023 | $4,199.00 | $338,100 Land $150,900 Building $187,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Vernon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Vernon 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 | AYER DPW WATER DIVISION serves 8,479 people · EPA ID MA2019000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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