Norfolk County and Canton Town property record for 48 Prospect St, Canton, MA 02021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,578 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.548 acres (23,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Apr 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $6,013 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CANT M:43 P:48 |
| Primary APN | CANT M:43 P:48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,578 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,850 sqft (0.548 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4081 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 PROSPECT ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02021-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 415101 |
48 Prospect St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1989.
Source: Norfolk County and Canton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 PROSPECT ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Property Address | 48 PROSPECT ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040947-493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40947/493 |
| Instrument | 101129 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 541 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2067 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Prospect St was $6,013, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Canton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Canton Town |
| Unified School District | Canton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,013.00 (+3.48%) | $616,700 (+4.95%) Land $319,000 Building $297,700 | $707,560 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,811.00 (+3.09%) | $587,600 (+3.93%) Land $303,800 Building $283,800 | $707,560 (+1.1%) |
| 2024 | $5,637.00 (+1.66%) | $565,400 (+7.78%) Land $292,200 Building $273,200 | $699,865 |
| 2023 | $5,545.00 | $524,600 Land $292,200 Building $232,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Prospect St 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 May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 48 Prospect St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CANTON WATER DEPT serves 22,766 people · EPA ID MA4050000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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