Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town property record for 26 Higate Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,071 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $776,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12335 |
| Primary APN | 12335 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,071 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12335 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 HIGATE RD |
| City | CHELMSFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01824-4440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | CHELMSFORD |
| Legal Block | 475 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELMSFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 317103 |
26 Higate Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 HIGATE RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOWARD D ZIDEL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 202170874 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36595 / 183 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 HIGATE RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4440 |
| Document Number | 036595-183 |
| Book / Page | 36595 / 183 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 70874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 HIGATE RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4440 |
| Document Number | 0000070875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 70875 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Property Address | 26 HIGATE RD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 32854-207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 32854/207 |
| Instrument | 11041 |
| Name | HOWARD D ZIDEL |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Higate Rd was $12,472, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Chelmsford Town |
| Unified School District | Chelmsford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,472.00 (+5.71%) | $939,900 (+10.73%) Land $433,800 Building $506,100 | $943,065 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,798.00 (+1.74%) | $848,800 (-0.31%) Land $379,100 Building $469,700 | $943,065 (+4.91%) |
| 2024 | $11,596.00 (+5.49%) | $851,400 (+11.31%) Land $379,100 Building $472,300 | $898,890 |
| 2023 | $10,992.00 | $764,900 Land $386,100 Building $378,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Higate Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 26 Higate 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT serves 28,750 people · EPA ID MA3056000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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