5 Elm St, Acton, MA 01720 Property Records

Middlesex County and Acton Town property record for 5 Elm St, Acton, MA 01720

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size6.98 acres (304,137 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$5,323 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2016 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNACTO M:00E2 B:0240 L:0505

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNACTO M:00E2 B:0240 L:0505

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units8 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,000 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area304,137 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 ELM ST
CityACTON
StateMA
Zip01720-2428
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block240
Legal Lot Number505
JurisdictionACTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionACTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract363202

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 ELM ST, ACTON, MA 01720-2428
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 21, 2018Condominium Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
LEADER BK NA
Nov 29, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MIDDLESEX SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer DateOct 23, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000000274
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionACTON MA
Recording DateDec 21, 2018
Property Address5 ELM ST, ACTON, MA 01720-2428
Document Number0000004274
Instrument DateOct 23, 2018
Instrument4274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,003.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 ELM ST #5 ACTON MA 017202428, 5, ACTON, MA 01720-2428

Mortgage

Document Number4275
DateDec 21, 2018
Instrument4275
Lender
NameLEADER BK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 20, 2048

November 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionACTON MA
Property Address5 ELM ST, ACTON, MA 01720-2428
Document Number0001750736
Instrument DateNov 29, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001750736
DateJan 3, 2017
Instrument1750736
Lender
NameMIDDLESEX SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 2, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Acton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionActon Town
Unified School DistrictActon-Boxborough Regional School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,323.00 (+12.35%)$310,400 (+9.22%) Building $310,400$342,190 (+4.92%)
2024$4,738.00 (+12.25%)$284,200 (+18.22%) Building $284,200$326,135
2023$4,221.00$240,400 Building $240,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies45 units insured
incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–1999)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1999 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemACTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT
serves 21,285 people · EPA ID MA2002000
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

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