Middlesex County and Holliston Town property record for 78 Richard Rd, Holliston, MA 01746
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $537,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,353 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:011 B:0008 L:248 |
| Primary APN | M:011 B:0008 L:248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,362 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 78 RICHARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | HOLLISTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01746-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 40 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2480 |
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLLISTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 387201 |
78 Richard Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Holliston Town records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 RICHARD RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1968 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021222935 |
| Deed Book / Page | 78880 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 RICHARD RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000078181 |
| Book / Page | 85800 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678181 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 RICHARD RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1214 |
| Document Number | 0000078181, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85800/189 |
| Instrument | 202678181 |
| Name | UNION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLLISTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 RICHARD RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1214 |
| Document Number | 78880-252 |
| Book / Page | 78880 / 252 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 222935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 78 RICHARD RD, HOLLISTON, MA 01746-1214 |
| Document Number | 222936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 222936 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Richard Rd was $10,353.
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 | $10,353.00 | $706,700 Land $268,400 Building $438,300 | $625,195 (-2.82%) |
| 2024 | $643,340 | ||
| 2023 | $9,434.00 | $612,600 Land $268,400 Building $344,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Richard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 78 Richard Rd 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 | 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 | 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 205 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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