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40 Atherton St, Ayer, MA 01432 Property Records

Middlesex County and Ayer Town property record for 40 Atherton St, Ayer, MA 01432

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$4,831 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
Dec 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNAYER M:035 B:0000 L:0153

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNAYER M:035 B:0000 L:0153

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,344 sqft
Unfinished Basement403 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 ATHERTON ST
CityAYER
StateMA
Zip01432-1702
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal Lot Number153
JurisdictionAYER MA
Township / Civil DivisionAYER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract325101

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address40 ATHERTON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1702
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 23, 2021
Transfer Doc77306-493
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionAYER MA
Recording DateMar 23, 2021
Property Address40 ATHERTON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1702
Document Number77306-493
Book / Page77306 / 493
Instrument DateMar 23, 2021
Instrument64605
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address40 ATHERTON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1702

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionAYER MA
Recording DateDec 6, 2017
Property Address40 ATHERTON ST, AYER, MA 01432-1702
Document Number70345-398
Book / Page070345 / 000398
Instrument DateDec 3, 2017
Instrument198143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 ATHERTON ST AYER MA 014321702, AYER, MA 01432-1702

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionAyer Town
Unified School DistrictAyer-Shirley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,831.00 (+14.64%)$403,900 (+19.04%) Land $112,200 Building $291,700$492,005 (-13.87%)
2024$571,235
2023$4,214.00$339,300 Land $105,200 Building $234,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAYER DPW WATER DIVISION
serves 8,479 people · EPA ID MA2019000
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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