Norfolk County and Milton Town property record for 53 Cary Ave, Milton, MA 02186
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,235 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $17,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MILT M:F B:005 L:4 |
| Primary APN | MILT M:F B:005 L:4 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,602 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 CARY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02186-4224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MILTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 416400 |
53 Cary Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2005.
Source: Norfolk County and Milton Town records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CARY AVE, MILTON, MA 02186-4224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005155324 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23212 / 431 |
| Transfer Doc | 33196-441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 CARY AVE, MILTON, MA 02186-4224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40075-568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40075/568 |
| Instrument | 145757 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Cary Ave was $17,564, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Milton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Milton Town |
| Unified School District | Milton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,564.00 (+4.3%) | $1,583,800 (+2.7%) Land $648,700 Building $935,100 | $1,697,840 |
| 2024 | $16,840.00 (+3.99%) | $1,542,100 (+8.56%) Land $618,000 Building $924,100 | |
| 2023 | $16,194.00 | $1,420,500 Land $588,400 Building $832,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Cary Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 53 Cary Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MILTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 28,630 people · EPA ID MA3189000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 650 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Netafy.
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