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40 Forest St, Sherborn, MA 01770 Property Records

Middlesex County and Sherborn Town property record for 40 Forest St, Sherborn, MA 01770

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,203 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size1.01 acres (43,996 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,387,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$28,196 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Line of Credit
May 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSHER M:0012 B:0000 L:156

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSHER M:0012 B:0000 L:156

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,203 sqft Living Area
Gross Area9,401 sqft
Basement Area1,662 sqft
Unfinished Basement499 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleHistorical
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area43,996 sqft (1.01 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 FOREST ST
CitySHERBORN
StateMA
Zip01770-1620
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Lot Number156
JurisdictionSHERBORN MA
Township / Civil DivisionSHERBORN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract386100

Owner

40 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.

Source: Middlesex County and Sherborn Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address40 FOREST ST, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1620
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 19, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BK/RI
May 1, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 1, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 8, 1993 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201955693
Deed Book / Page72541 / 31
Prior Transfer DateApr 28, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc72541-31
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSHERBORN MA
Property Address40 FOREST ST, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1620
Document Number73951-217
Instrument DateDec 19, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 FOREST ST SHERBORN MA 017701620, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1620

Mortgage

Document Number73951-217
DateJan 7, 2020
Book Page073951/000217
Instrument2225
Lender
NameCITIZENS BK/RI
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSHERBORN MA
Recording DateMay 1, 2019
Property Address40 FOREST ST, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1620
Document Number72541-31
Book / Page072541 / 000031
Instrument DateApr 28, 2019
Instrument55693
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$6,324.72
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address40 FOREST ST SHERBORN MA 017701620, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1620

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Forest St was $28,196, up 3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionSherborn Town
Secondary School DistrictDover-Sherborn School District (06 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSherborn School District (PK - 05)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$28,196.00 (+2.97%)$1,800,500 (+9.02%) Land $498,600 Building $1,301,900$1,857,604 (+3.9%)
2025$27,384.00 (+1.28%)$1,651,600 (+3.54%) Land $453,300 Building $1,198,300$1,787,900 (+2.56%)
2024$27,037.00 (+6.52%)$1,595,100 (+13.18%) Land $401,100 Building $1,194,000$1,743,345
2023$25,383.00$1,409,400 Land $401,100 Building $1,008,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 40 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.

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 Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2003–2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimDec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 40 Forest St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 98.2% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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