Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town property record for 3 Dorrence Ave, Chelmsford, MA 01824
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,627 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,842 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHEL M:0041 B:0140 L:91 |
| Primary APN | CHEL M:0041 B:0140 L:91 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,627 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,078 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Basement Area | 220 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 DORRENCE AVE |
| City | CHELMSFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01824-2409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 140 |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELMSFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 317203 |
3 Dorrence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 DORRENCE AVE, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-2409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201664593 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 038103-108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3 DORRENCE AVE, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-2409 |
| Document Number | 038103-113 |
| Book / Page | 38103 / 113 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 29140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 DORRENCE AVE, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-2409 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHELMSFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3 DORRENCE AVE, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-2409 |
| Document Number | 038103-108 |
| Book / Page | 38103 / 108 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 29139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 DORRENCE AVE, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-2409 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Dorrence Ave was $8,842, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Chelmsford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Chelmsford Town |
| Unified School District | Chelmsford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,842.00 (+10.03%) | $666,300 (+15.26%) Land $283,200 Building $383,100 | $685,330 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,036.00 (+2.25%) | $578,100 (+0.19%) Land $257,900 Building $320,200 | $685,330 (+9.45%) |
| 2024 | $7,859.00 (+5.25%) | $577,000 (+11.05%) Land $257,900 Building $319,100 | $626,145 |
| 2023 | $7,467.00 | $519,600 Land $277,200 Building $242,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Dorrence Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 3 Dorrence Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CHELMSFORD WATER DISTRICT serves 28,750 people · EPA ID MA3056000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 345 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 / 2,000 |
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