Middlesex County and Ashby Town property record for 451 Wares Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,492 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,949 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit May 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ASHB M:015.0 B:0073 L:0024.0 |
| Primary APN | ASHB M:015.0 B:0073 L:0024.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,492 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,201 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 451 WARES RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHBY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01431-2138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 73 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.0 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHBY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 300100 |
451 Wares Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 WARES RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| May 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JEANNE D ARC CU |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI JEANNE D'ARC CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 80133 / 17 |
| Transfer Doc | 070459-113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Property Address | 451 WARES RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 079813-152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79813/152 |
| Instrument | 37926 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 451 WARES RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Document Number | 0080133-17 |
| Book / Page | 80133 / 17 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 73312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 451 WARES RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000073313 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 73313 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Property Address | 451 WARES RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73765-107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73765/107 |
| Instrument | 191008 |
| Name | JEANNE D ARC CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 451 WARES RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Document Number | 70459-113 |
| Book / Page | 070459 / 000113 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 211481 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,482.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 451 WARES RD ASHBY MA 014312138, ASHBY, MA 01431-2138 |
| Document Number | 70459-116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070459/000116 |
| Instrument | 211482 |
| Name | JEANNE D'ARC CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 451 Wares Rd was $8,949, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ashby Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,949.00 (+2.33%) | $567,800 (-1.11%) Land $66,400 Building $501,400 | $626,074 (-7.06%) |
| 2025 | $8,745.00 (-1.36%) | $574,200 (+0.58%) Land $66,400 Building $507,800 | $673,645 (+3.52%) |
| 2024 | $8,866.00 (+19.58%) | $570,900 (+26.45%) Land $64,000 Building $506,900 | $650,750 |
| 2023 | $7,414.00 | $451,500 Land $59,200 Building $392,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 Wares Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 451 Wares 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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