Norfolk County and Millis Town property record for 71 Orchard St, Millis, MA 02054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,758 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | MILL M:005 B:0000014 |
| Primary APN | MILL M:005 B:0000014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 71 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MILLIS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02054-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MILLIS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 407101 |
71 Orchard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Norfolk County and Millis Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 ORCHARD ST, MILLIS, MA 02054-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35370 / 547 |
| Transfer Doc | 035370-547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLIS MA |
| Property Address | 71 ORCHARD ST, MILLIS, MA 02054-1017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042777-359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42777/359 |
| Instrument | 82176 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MILLIS MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 ORCHARD ST, MILLIS, MA 02054-1017 |
| Document Number | 35370-547 |
| Book / Page | 35370 / 547 |
| Instrument | 77488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $58.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 353700549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35370/0549 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Orchard St was $10,758, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Millis Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Millis Town |
| Unified School District | Millis School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,758.00 (+4.6%) | $656,000 (+4.73%) Land $235,100 Building $420,900 | $731,690 (+4.17%) |
| 2024 | $10,285.00 (+5.25%) | $626,400 (+12.12%) Land $235,100 Building $391,300 | $702,430 |
| 2023 | $9,772.00 | $558,700 Land $179,200 Building $379,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Orchard St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 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 71 Orchard 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 | 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 | MILLIS WATER DEPT serves 9,055 people · EPA ID MA2187000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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