Middlesex County and Ayer Town property record for 40 Highland Ave, Ayer, MA 01432
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,829 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AYER M:020 B:0000 L:0037 |
| Primary APN | AYER M:020 B:0000 L:0037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,416 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 40 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AYER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01432-1919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | AYER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AYER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 325102 |
40 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HIGHLAND AVE, AYER, MA 01432-1919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66299 / 131 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Highland Ave was $6,829.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ayer Town |
| Unified School District | Ayer-Shirley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,829.00 | $571,000 Land $157,200 Building $413,800 | $605,340 (+2.44%) |
| 2024 | $590,900 | ||
| 2023 | $6,399.00 | $515,200 Land $169,800 Building $345,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 |
| 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 40 Highland Ave 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 | AYER DPW WATER DIVISION serves 8,479 people · EPA ID MA2019000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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