Middlesex County and Burlington Town property record for 5 Sheldon St, Burlington, MA 01803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.514 acres (22,381 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,638 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BURL M:000008 P:000030 |
| Primary APN | BURL M:000008 P:000030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,381 sqft (0.514 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 SHELDON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BURLINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01803-1411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Jurisdiction | BURLINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BURLINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 332100 |
5 Sheldon St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Burlington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SHELDON ST, BURLINGTON, MA 01803-1411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201778670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURLINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 SHELDON ST, BURLINGTON, MA 01803-1411 |
| Document Number | 0000078670 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5 SHELDON ST BURLINGTON MA 018031411, BURLINGTON, MA 01803-1411 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Sheldon St was $6,638, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Burlington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Burlington Town |
| Unified School District | Burlington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,638.00 (+5.31%) | $763,900 (+4.96%) Land $460,600 Building $302,700 | $737,713 (-8.35%) |
| 2025 | $6,303.00 (+4.6%) | $727,800 (+7.97%) Land $425,600 Building $302,200 | $804,935 (-1.97%) |
| 2024 | $6,026.00 | $674,100 Land $403,500 Building $270,600 | $821,085 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Sheldon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 Sheldon 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | BURLINGTON WATER DEPT serves 25,864 people · EPA ID MA3048000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 251 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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