Middlesex County and Ayer Town property record for 401 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 6,044 sqft |
| Lot Size | 2.52 acres (109,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Jul 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $10,918 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AYER M:004 B:0000 L:0036 |
| Primary APN | AYER M:004 B:0000 L:0036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,044 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 109,771 sqft (2.52 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 401 GROTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | AYER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01432-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | AYER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AYER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 325102 |
401 Groton Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1984.
Source: Middlesex County and Ayer Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 GROTON RD, AYER, MA 01432-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Groton Rd was $10,918.
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 | $10,918.00 | $912,900 Land $182,200 Building $730,700 | $794,295 (-0.23%) |
| 2024 | $796,100 | ||
| 2023 | $9,093.00 | $732,100 Land $182,200 Building $549,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Groton Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 401 Groton Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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