Middlesex County and Stow Town property record for 279 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Apr 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $10,120 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-20 000034 |
| Primary APN | R-20 000034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,977 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R-20 000034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 W ACTON RD |
| City | STOW |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01775-1166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Jurisdiction | STOW MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 323102 |
279 W Acton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1983.
Source: Middlesex County and Stow Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 W ACTON RD, STOW, MA 01775-1166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21334 / 9 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 W Acton Rd was $10,120, up 12.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Stow Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Stow Town |
| Unified School District | Nashoba School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,120.00 (+12.52%) | $566,300 (+9.68%) Land $335,600 Building $230,700 | $574,418 (-7.22%) |
| 2025 | $8,994.00 (+1.12%) | $516,300 (-1.49%) Land $319,600 Building $196,700 | $619,115 |
| 2024 | $8,894.00 (+2.61%) | $524,100 (+9.62%) Land $308,200 Building $215,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,668.00 | $478,100 Land $294,200 Building $183,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 W Acton 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 279 W Acton 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 67% of the US · above 98.2% 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 44 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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