Norfolk County and Millis Town property record for 285 Orchard St, Millis, MA 02054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $36,800 (Aug 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $8,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MILL M:011 B:0000031 |
| Primary APN | MILL M:011 B:0000031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,772 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 285 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MILLIS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02054-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | MILLIS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 407101 |
285 Orchard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1973.
Source: Norfolk County and Millis Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 ORCHARD ST, MILLIS, MA 02054-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4977 / 23 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLIS MA |
| Property Address | 285 ORCHARD ST, MILLIS, MA 02054-1023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35971-513 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 35971/513 |
| Instrument | 36727 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Orchard St was $8,243, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Millis Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Millis Town |
| Unified School District | Millis School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,243.00 (+4.5%) | $502,600 (+4.62%) Land $187,600 Building $315,000 | $530,670 (-15.39%) |
| 2024 | $7,888.00 (+1.74%) | $480,400 (+8.37%) Land $187,600 Building $292,800 | $627,190 |
| 2023 | $7,753.00 | $443,300 Land $163,200 Building $280,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Orchard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 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 285 Orchard 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MILLIS WATER DEPT serves 9,055 people · EPA ID MA2187000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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