Middlesex County and Dracut Town property record for 8 Orchard Ave, Dracut, MA 01826
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,510 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DRAC M:31 L:115 |
| Primary APN | DRAC M:31 L:115 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,305 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,471 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,461 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,040 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 173224 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 ORCHARD AVE |
| City | DRACUT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01826-2934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | DRACUT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DRACUT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 314101 |
8 Orchard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Dracut Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ORCHARD AVE, DRACUT, MA 01826-2934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 174 / 101 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000321986 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DRACUT MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 ORCHARD AVE, DRACUT, MA 01826-2934 |
| Document Number | 0000321986 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 321986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 66 NOTTINGHAM RD, DRACUT, MA 01826-1218 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Orchard Ave was $5,510, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Dracut Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Dracut Town |
| Unified School District | Dracut School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,510.00 (+3.26%) | $569,800 (+8.06%) Land $203,200 Building $366,600 | $488,585 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,336.00 (+0.53%) | $527,300 (+3.82%) Land $186,400 Building $340,900 | $488,585 (+2.45%) |
| 2024 | $5,308.00 (+4.32%) | $507,900 (+15.59%) Land $177,500 Building $330,400 | $476,900 |
| 2023 | $5,088.00 | $439,400 Land $154,300 Building $285,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Orchard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 8 Orchard Ave 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | DRACUT WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 25,808 people · EPA ID MA3079000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 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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