Middlesex County and Ashland Town property record for 23 Sunset Rd, Ashland, MA 01721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,877 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:014/020.0-0049-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | M:014/020.0-0049-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 23 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01721-1856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 385204 |
23 Sunset Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 SUNSET RD, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1856 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Sunset Rd was $5,877, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $5,877.00 (+1.91%) | $460,200 (+5.65%) Land $246,900 Building $213,300 | $512,715 (+12.72%) |
| 2024 | $5,767.00 (+7.21%) | $435,600 (+11.52%) Land $246,900 Building $188,700 | $454,860 |
| 2023 | $5,379.00 | $390,600 Land $235,200 Building $155,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Sunset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 23 Sunset 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 |
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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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