Norfolk County and Canton Town property record for 56 Prospect St, Canton, MA 02021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.542 acres (23,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,454 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CANT M:43 P:49 |
| Primary APN | CANT M:43 P:49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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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 | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,600 sqft (0.542 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4082 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 PROSPECT ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02021-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 415101 |
56 Prospect St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Canton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 PROSPECT ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 | Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32929 / 82 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032929-82 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CANTON MA |
| Property Address | 56 PROSPECT ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042794-544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42794/544 |
| Instrument | 84287 |
| Name | CANTON COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Prospect St was $5,454, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Canton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Canton Town |
| Unified School District | Canton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,454.00 (+3.49%) | $559,400 (+4.97%) Land $318,800 Building $240,600 | $692,645 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,270.00 (+3.13%) | $532,900 (+3.98%) Land $303,600 Building $229,300 | $692,645 (+1.72%) |
| 2024 | $5,110.00 (+0.87%) | $512,500 (+6.93%) Land $292,000 Building $220,500 | $680,960 |
| 2023 | $5,066.00 | $479,300 Land $292,000 Building $187,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Prospect St 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 May 26, 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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 Prospect 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | CANTON WATER DEPT serves 22,766 people · EPA ID MA4050000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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