Middlesex County and Ayer Town property record for 179 Washington St, Ayer, MA 01432
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AYER M:004 B:0000 L:0011 |
| Primary APN | AYER M:004 B:0000 L:0011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 179 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AYER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01432-1149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | AYER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AYER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 325102 |
179 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 WASHINGTON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200832085 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50808 / 39 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AYER MA |
| Property Address | 179 WASHINGTON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1149 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079835-282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79835/282 |
| Instrument | 40262 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Washington St was $3,808.
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 | $3,808.00 | $318,400 Land $111,000 Building $207,400 | $448,305 (+7.13%) |
| 2024 | $418,475 | ||
| 2023 | $3,665.00 | $295,100 Land $119,900 Building $175,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Washington St 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 A, 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 179 Washington St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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