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Last sold for $450,000 on Oct 4, 2012

159 MAIN ST

ASHLAND, MA 01721
0
Baths
6,396 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Oct 4, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,251 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$646,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$296,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$646,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
11
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Ashland Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Ashland High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Henry E Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.6 mi

District: Ashland School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01721These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,969
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,481 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,800
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 Main St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Ashland 01721
  • Among the smallest lots in Ashland 01721

How it measures up in Ashland 01721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashland 01721.

Living area6,396 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,799 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 159 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshland 01721Middlesex County
Living areabigger than6,396 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homes23% of homes

About 159 Main St

When did 159 Main St, Ashland, MA last sell?

159 Main St, Ashland, MA last sold on Oct 4, 2012 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Main St, Ashland, MA?

159 Main St, Ashland, MA has 6,396 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

What schools serve 159 Main St, Ashland, MA?

159 Main St, Ashland, MA is assigned to Ashland Middle School (middle), rated A; Ashland High School (high), rated A; Henry E Warren Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Ashland School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Main St, Ashland, MA compare to other homes in Ashland 01721?

Among the 6,092 homes in Ashland 01721, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,396 ft² against a typical 1,799 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.73 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Main St, Ashland, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Main St, Ashland, MA was $8,251. The county assessed it at $646,100.

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