257 High St, Acton, MA 01720 Property Records

Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 257 High St, Acton, MA 01720

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.306 acres (13,338 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$460,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$9,693 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2024 Line of Credit Mar 2026 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`ACTO M:00J3 B:0018 L:0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`ACTO M:00J3 B:0018 L:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,530 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,678 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1948
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,338 sqft (0.306 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	257 HIGH ST
City	ACTON
State	MA
Zip	01720-5925
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R4
Legal Block	18
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Township / Civil Division	ACTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3016
Census Tract	363104

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 29, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SPRING EQ LLC
Mar 18, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
May 30, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 21, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	71076 / 158
Transfer Doc	071076-158
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Property Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0083403-66
Date	Oct 29, 2024
Book Page	83403/66
Instrument	122676

Lender

Name	SPRING EQ LLC

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Recording Date	Mar 18, 2026
Property Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925
Document Number	085356-203
Book / Page	85356 / 203
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2026
Instrument	29703
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Property Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74339-408
Date	Mar 24, 2020
Book Page	74339/408
Instrument	43447

Lender

Name	ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ACTON MA
Recording Date	May 30, 2018
Property Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925
Document Number	71076-158
Book / Page	71076 / 158
Instrument	75741
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$70.39
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 HIGH ST, ACTON, MA 01720-5925

Mortgage

Document Number	710760163
Date	May 30, 2018
Instrument	71076/0163

Lender

Name	ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 30, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Acton Town
Unified School District	Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$9,693.00 (+3.78%)	$565,200 (+0.87%) Land $307,600 Building $257,600	$699,675 (+13.13%)
2024	$9,340.00 (-0.07%)	$560,300 (+5.26%) Land $307,600 Building $252,700	$618,450
2023	$9,347.00	$532,300 Land $279,600 Building $252,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jul 1979 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ACTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 21,285 people · EPA ID MA2002000
Water Source	Groundwater influenced by surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	22 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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