Middlesex County and Holliston Town property record for 5 Short Rd, Holliston, MA 01746
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,897 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,440,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:011 B:0008 L:004 |
| Primary APN | M:011 B:0008 L:004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,897 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,657 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 SHORT RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOLLISTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01746-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 40 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLLISTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 387201 |
5 Short Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Holliston Town records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SHORT RD, BILLERICA, MA 01821-4200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026330529 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BILLERICA MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 SHORT RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1708 |
| Document Number | 0000330529 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026330529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Short Rd was $8,394.
Source: Middlesex County and Holliston Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Holliston Town |
| Unified School District | Holliston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,394.00 | $573,000 Land $259,600 Building $313,400 | $634,695 (-1.29%) |
| 2024 | $642,960 | ||
| 2023 | $7,839.00 | $509,000 Land $259,600 Building $249,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5 Short 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 · 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 Policies | 6 in force |
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 Short Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HOLLISTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 15,139 people · EPA ID MA2136000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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