Middlesex County and Sherborn Town property record for 256 Western Ave, Sherborn, MA 01770
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,072 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 3.62 acres (157,687 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $12,841 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHER M:0003 B:0000 L:64 |
| Primary APN | SHER M:0003 B:0000 L:64 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,030 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,030 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 157,687 sqft (3.62 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 256 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHERBORN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01770-1012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | SHERBORN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHERBORN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 386100 |
256 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Sherborn Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIGURE LENDING LCC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007122095 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49717 / 85 |
| Transfer Doc | 51450-313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHERBORN MA |
| Property Address | 256 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 076704-195 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76704/195 |
| Instrument | 10278 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHERBORN MA |
| Property Address | 256 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078102-133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78102/133 |
| Instrument | 144100 |
| Name | FIGURE LENDING LCC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Western Ave was $12,841, up 4% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Sherborn Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Sherborn Town |
| Secondary School District | Dover-Sherborn School District (06 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sherborn School District (PK - 05) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,841.00 (+4.02%) | $820,000 (+10.13%) Land $430,100 Building $383,400 | $1,192,852 (+17.23%) |
| 2025 | $12,345.00 (-3.53%) | $744,600 (-1.38%) Land $393,900 Building $350,700 | $1,017,545 (-13.81%) |
| 2024 | $12,797.00 (+2.96%) | $755,000 (+9.4%) Land $357,900 Building $397,100 | $1,180,565 |
| 2023 | $12,429.00 | $690,100 Land $357,900 Building $332,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 256 Western Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 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 |
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