Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 261 Brown Bear Xing, Acton, MA 01718
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 10.9 acres (476,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,749 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ACTO M:00B4 B:0126 L:0261 |
| Primary APN | ACTO M:00B4 B:0126 L:0261 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 476,874 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 261 BROWN BEAR XING |
|---|---|
| City | ACTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01718-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | NAGOG WOODS CONDO IV |
| Legal Block | 126 |
| Legal Lot Number | 261 |
| Jurisdiction | ACTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ACTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 363106 |
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records · APN ACTO M:00B4 B:0126 L:0261
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 BROWN BEAR XING, ACTON, MA 01718-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 63635-16 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Acton Town |
| Unified School District | Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,749.00 (+9.95%) | $393,500 (+6.87%) Building $393,500 | $488,490 (+1.62%) |
| 2024 | $6,138.00 (+10.38%) | $368,200 (+16.26%) Building $368,200 | $480,700 |
| 2023 | $5,561.00 | $316,700 Building $316,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173631061, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 80 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA2002000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ACTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 21,285 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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