263 Western Ave, Sherborn, MA 01770 Property Records

Middlesex County and Sherborn Town property record for 263 Western Ave, Sherborn, MA 01770

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,119 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.58 acres (25,256 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$644,400 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$14,053 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SHER M:0003 B:0000 L:76`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SHER M:0003 B:0000 L:76`
Alternative APN	`4548`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,119 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,022 sqft
Basement Area	1,064 sqft
Unfinished Basement	213 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	25,256 sqft (0.58 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4548
Street Address	263 WESTERN AVE
City	SHERBORN
State	MA
Zip	01770-1011
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Lot Number	76
Jurisdiction	SHERBORN MA
Township / Civil Division	SHERBORN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3023
Census Tract	386100

Owner

263 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.

Source: Middlesex County and Sherborn Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	263 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1011
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 24, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Oct 9, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	75853 / 248
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 7, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	075853-248
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHERBORN MA
Property Address	263 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1011
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	081566-242
Date	May 24, 2023
Book Page	81566/242
Instrument	53659

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SHERBORN MA
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2020
Property Address	263 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1011
Document Number	075853-248
Book / Page	75853 / 248
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2020
Instrument	183610
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	263 WESTERN AVE, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1011

Mortgage

Document Number	0000183611
Date	Oct 9, 2020
Instrument	183611

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 263 Western Ave was $14,053, up 4.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$14,053.00 (+4.79%)	$897,400 (+10.95%) Land $376,200 Building $506,600	$820,447 (+1.12%)
2025	$13,410.00 (+2.44%)	$808,800 (+4.73%) Land $344,900 Building $463,900	$811,395 (-7.98%)
2024	$13,090.00 (+3.54%)	$772,300 (+10.01%) Land $257,900 Building $514,400	$881,790
2023	$12,643.00	$702,000 Land $257,900 Building $444,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 263 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

Wildfire risk around 263 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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