Norfolk County and Canton Town property record for 20 Thoreau Rd, Canton, MA 02021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,069 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,887 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Dec 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CANT M:102 P:74 |
| Primary APN | CANT M:102 P:74 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,069 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7905 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 THOREAU RD |
| City | CANTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02021-2487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 415201 |
20 Thoreau Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Norfolk County and Canton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 THOREAU RD, CANTON, MA 02021-2487 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage EASTERN BANK |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32435 / 94 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032435-94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 THOREAU RD, CANTON, MA 02021-2487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 038972-509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 38972/509 |
| Instrument | 16216 |
| Name | NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 THOREAU RD, CANTON, MA 02021-2487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 040990-515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40990/515 |
| Instrument | 107633 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 THOREAU RD, CANTON, MA 02021-2487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37189-577 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37189/577 |
| Instrument | 87368 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 THOREAU RD, CANTON, MA 02021-2487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36961-457 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36961/457 |
| Instrument | 58363 |
| Name | NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Thoreau Rd was $12,887, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Canton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Canton Town |
| Unified School District | Canton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,887.00 (+2.5%) | $1,321,700 (+3.96%) Land $378,500 Building $943,200 | $1,567,310 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,573.00 (+3.12%) | $1,271,300 (+3.95%) Land $360,500 Building $910,800 | $1,567,310 (+8.88%) |
| 2024 | $12,193.00 (+5.73%) | $1,223,000 (+12.1%) Land $346,700 Building $876,300 | $1,439,535 |
| 2023 | $11,532.00 | $1,091,000 Land $346,700 Building $744,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Thoreau Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 20 Thoreau Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CANTON WATER DEPT serves 22,766 people · EPA ID MA4050000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
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