Middlesex County and Ashland Town property record for 271 Cedar St, Ashland, MA 01721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Oct 2025 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:014/025.0-0130-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | M:014/025.0-0130-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 271 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01721-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 385203 |
271 Cedar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 CEDAR ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022114544 |
| Deed Book / Page | 80492 / 452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Property Address | 271 CEDAR ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0077761-75 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77761/75 |
| Instrument | 108785 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 253 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Property Address | 271 CEDAR ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084762-102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84762/102 |
| Instrument | 127583 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 271 CEDAR ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1938 |
| Document Number | 080492-452 |
| Book / Page | 80492 / 452 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 114544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 271 CEDAR ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1938 |
| Document Number | 0000114545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 114545 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Cedar St was $7,584, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ashland Town |
| Unified School District | Ashland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,584.00 (+2.6%) | $593,900 (+6.38%) Land $243,600 Building $350,300 | $748,315 (+5.86%) |
| 2024 | $7,392.00 (+9.06%) | $558,300 (+13.43%) Land $243,600 Building $314,700 | $706,895 |
| 2023 | $6,778.00 | $492,200 Land $232,200 Building $260,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 271 Cedar St 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 | 1 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 271 Cedar St 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ASHLAND WATER AND SEWER DEPT. serves 18,832 people · EPA ID MA3014000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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