Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town property record for 86 Howe Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,622 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Aug 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $8,662 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:40 L:123000 |
| Primary APN | M:40 L:123000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,622 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,214 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 HOWE AVE |
| City | SHREWSBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01545-5830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES B- |
| Legal Block | 123000 |
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHREWSBURY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 739101 |
86 Howe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1976.
Source: Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 HOWE AVE, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-5830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage TD BANK NA |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6004 / 272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Property Address | 86 HOWE AVE, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-5830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 067721-114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 67721/114 |
| Instrument | 62720 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Property Address | 86 HOWE AVE, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-5830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 59720-133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 59720/133 |
| Instrument | 123848 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Property Address | 86 HOWE AVE, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-5830 |
| Document Number | 57589-52 |
| Book / Page | 057589 / 000052 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 57589-52 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 057589/000052 |
| Instrument | 89282 |
| Name | TD BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Howe Ave was $8,662, up 10,336.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Shrewsbury Town |
| Unified School District | Shrewsbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,662.00 (+10,336.14%) | $753,200 (+8.33%) Land $289,000 Building $464,200 | $730,219 (+7.2%) |
| 2025 | $83.00 (-99.01%) | $695,300 (+3.1%) Land $300,400 Building $394,900 | $681,150 |
| 2024 | $8,349.00 (+4.35%) | $674,400 (+10.59%) Land $286,200 Building $388,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,001.00 | $609,800 Land $286,200 Building $323,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Howe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · 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 | 1 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 86 Howe 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 | 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 | SHREWSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 38,325 people · EPA ID MA2271000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SELCO Cable | 500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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