Middlesex County and Ashland Town property record for 56 Central St, Ashland, MA 01721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $318,900 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,222 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:014/014.0-0402-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | M:014/014.0-0402-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,405 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 56 CENTRAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01721-1750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 402 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 385204 |
56 Central St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CENTRAL ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHLAND MA |
| Property Address | 56 CENTRAL ST, ASHLAND, MA 01721-1750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00077110-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77110/1 |
| Instrument | 46446 |
| Name | WEBSTER FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Central St was $6,222, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashland Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ashland Town |
| Unified School District | Ashland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,222.00 (+1.92%) | $487,200 (+5.66%) Land $187,700 Building $299,500 | $614,175 (-2.74%) |
| 2024 | $6,105.00 (+8.77%) | $461,100 (+13.13%) Land $187,700 Building $273,400 | $631,465 |
| 2023 | $5,613.00 | $407,600 Land $178,700 Building $228,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · river or lake 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 56 Central St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | ASHLAND WATER AND SEWER DEPT. serves 18,832 people · EPA ID MA3014000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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