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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $37,500 on Jul 14, 1977

285 PLEASANT ST

ASHLAND, MA 01721
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,460 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.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · Jul 14, 1977
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK · recorded Aug 17, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,774 (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.$608,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$239,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$560,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.89 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 1.6 mi
E
Henry E Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.2 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.Owner occupied
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

285 Pleasant 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Ashland 01721
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 76% of homes 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 area1,460 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,799 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 285 Pleasant St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshland 01721Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,460 ft²32% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac48% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than195724% of homes50% of homes

About 285 Pleasant St

When did 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA last sell?

285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA last sold on Jul 14, 1977 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA?

285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,460 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA built?

285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA?

285 Pleasant 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 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA compare to other homes in Ashland 01721?

Among the 6,092 homes in Ashland 01721, it is bigger than 32% of them (1,460 ft² against a typical 1,799 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1957 against a typical 1984). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Pleasant St, Ashland, MA was $7,774. The county assessed it at $608,800.

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