Middlesex County and Framingham City property record for 281 Water St, Framingham, MA 01701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1847 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,575 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-93-7931 |
| Primary APN | 49-93-7931 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1847 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 17875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 WATER ST |
| City | FRAMINGHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01701-3417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND FRAMINGHAM PROP ANTONIO D |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7931 |
| Jurisdiction | FRAMINGHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRAMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 383800 |
281 Water St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Framingham City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 WATER ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-3417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRAMINGHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 WATER ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-3417 |
| Document Number | 70275-383 |
| Book / Page | 070275 / 000383 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 WATER ST FRAMINGHAM MA 017013417, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-3417 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Water St was $6,575, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Framingham City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Framingham City |
| Unified School District | Framingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,575.00 (+2.33%) | $555,800 (+3.29%) Land $306,400 Building $230,500 | $620,635 (-23.01%) |
| 2025 | $6,425.00 (+7.62%) | $538,100 (+12.31%) Land $291,800 Building $246,300 | $806,075 (+11.62%) |
| 2024 | $5,970.00 (+5.65%) | $479,100 (+10.98%) Land $260,400 Building $218,700 | $722,190 |
| 2023 | $5,651.00 | $431,700 Land $232,400 Building $199,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 281 Water St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | FRAMINGHAM WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 72,362 people · EPA ID MA3100000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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