Middlesex County and Ashby Town property record for 279 Harris Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,607 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,299 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ASHB M:003.0 B:0007 L:0001.0 |
| Primary APN | ASHB M:003.0 B:0007 L:0001.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,208 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 91,607 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 279 HARRIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHBY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01431-1811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.0 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 300100 |
279 Harris Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 HARRIS RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-1811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Harris Rd was $6,299, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ashby Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,299.00 (+3.45%) | $399,700 (-0.03%) Land $68,000 Building $331,700 | $430,986 (+0.55%) |
| 2025 | $6,089.00 (+3.06%) | $399,800 (+5.1%) Land $68,000 Building $331,800 | $428,640 (+6.02%) |
| 2024 | $5,908.00 (+1.62%) | $380,400 (+7.43%) Land $65,600 Building $314,800 | $404,320 |
| 2023 | $5,814.00 | $354,100 Land $60,800 Building $293,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Harris Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 279 Harris Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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