Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 5 Columbus Ave, Stoneham, MA 02180
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 957 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,417 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STON M:03 B:000 L:43 |
| Primary APN | STON M:03 B:000 L:43 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 957 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,814 sqft |
| Basement Area | 489 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 489 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,831 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5911 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | STONEHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02180-4332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 337102 |
5 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, STONEHAM, MA 02180-4332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, STONEHAM, MA 02180-4332 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001876395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1876395 |
| Name | ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, STONEHAM, MA 02180-4332 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1876395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1876395 |
| Name | ROCKLAND CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Columbus Ave was $6,417, down 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Stoneham Town |
| Unified School District | Stoneham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,417.00 (-1.67%) | $637,900 (-) Land $365,700 Building $272,200 | $630,515 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,526.00 (+2.77%) | $637,900 (+6.39%) Land $365,700 Building $272,200 | $630,515 (+2.6%) |
| 2024 | $6,350.00 (+3.89%) | $599,600 (+8.9%) Land $348,300 Building $251,300 | $614,555 |
| 2023 | $6,112.00 | $550,600 Land $313,500 Building $237,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5 Columbus Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 | STONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY) serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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