Worcester County and Milford Town property record for 31 Howard St, Milford, MA 01757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,491 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | MILF M:58 B:000 L:4 |
| Primary APN | MILF M:58 B:000 L:4 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,998 sqft |
| Basement Area | 532 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 532 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 31 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MILFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01757-3678 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MILFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 744201 |
31 Howard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Worcester County and Milford Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 HOWARD ST, MILFORD, MA 01757-3678 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 50948 / 222 |
| Transfer Doc | 5094000222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILFORD MA |
| Property Address | 31 HOWARD ST, MILFORD, MA 01757-3678 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 067996-350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 67996/350 |
| Instrument | 83983 |
| Name | MILFORD FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Howard St was $5,491, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Milford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Milford Town |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,491.00 (+1.59%) | $429,000 (+5.48%) Land $169,500 Building $259,500 | $500,080 |
| 2024 | $5,405.00 (+2.64%) | $406,700 (+11.61%) Land $164,400 Building $242,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,266.00 | $364,400 Land $141,700 Building $222,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Howard St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 31 Howard 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 30,379 people · EPA ID MA2185000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 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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