Middlesex County and Ashby Town property record for 863 West Rd, Ashby, MA 01431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 8 acres (348,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,420 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ASHB M:002.0 B:0012 L:0001.0 |
| Primary APN | ASHB M:002.0 B:0012 L:0001.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,469 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 569 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 348,480 sqft (8 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 863 WEST RD |
|---|---|
| City | ASHBY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01431-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.0 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHBY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 300100 |
863 West Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Ashby Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 863 WEST RD, ASHBY, MA 01431-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 863 West Rd was $5,420, up 3.5% 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 | $5,420.00 (+3.47%) | $343,900 (-) Land $83,600 Building $260,300 | $383,211 (-11.42%) |
| 2025 | $5,238.00 (-7.21%) | $343,900 (-5.39%) Land $83,600 Building $260,300 | $432,630 (+15.41%) |
| 2024 | $5,645.00 (-1.96%) | $363,500 (+3.65%) Land $81,200 Building $282,300 | $374,870 |
| 2023 | $5,758.00 | $350,700 Land $76,400 Building $274,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 863 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 863 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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