Middlesex County and Ashland Town property record for 196 E Union St, Ashland, MA 01721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,301 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:014/015.0-0186-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | M:014/015.0-0186-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,708 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 196 E UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01721-1741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 186 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 385204 |
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 E UNION ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20126 |
| Deed Book / Page | 58829 / 401 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ashland Town |
| Unified School District | Ashland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,301.00 (+2.6%) | $650,000 (+6.37%) Land $217,900 Building $432,100 | $603,725 (-5.39%) |
| 2024 | $8,091.00 (+9.77%) | $611,100 (+14.16%) Land $217,900 Building $393,200 | $638,115 |
| 2023 | $7,371.00 | $535,300 Land $207,500 Building $327,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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.
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 | ASHLAND WATER AND SEWER DEPT. serves 18,832 people · EPA ID MA3014000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 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 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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