Middlesex County and Ashby Town property record for 81 West Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 2.19 acres (95,396 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,575 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ASHB M:006.0 B:0004 L:0000.0 |
| Primary APN | ASHB M:006.0 B:0004 L:0000.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 95,396 sqft (2.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 81 WEST RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHBY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01431-2240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 300100 |
81 West Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 WEST RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202371968 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81725 / 64 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0081725-64 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 81 WEST RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2240 |
| Document Number | 085718-471 |
| Book / Page | 85718 / 471 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 WEST RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2240 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 81 WEST RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2240 |
| Document Number | 0081725-64 |
| Book / Page | 81725 / 64 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 71968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 81 WEST RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-2240 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 West Rd was $6,575, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Ashby Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,575.00 (+2.3%) | $417,200 (-1.14%) Land $67,100 Building $350,100 | $470,961 |
| 2025 | $6,427.00 (+18.95%) | $422,000 (+21.3%) Land $67,100 Building $354,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,403.00 (+1.46%) | $347,900 (+7.28%) Land $64,700 Building $283,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,325.00 | $324,300 Land $59,900 Building $264,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 West Rd 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 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 81 West 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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