Charming Cape in Ashland in Sought Out Location, Come see this 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath this Saturday August 5th at Open House 11:00-12:30pm. Brand New Central Air 2023, Hardwood Floors First Floor, Open Kitchen to Dining Area. Updated Full Baths, Basement has great storage areas, as well as a Finished Room, and Rear Yard Access. Deck of Kitchen to Back Yard, Large Heated Detached Garage. Minutes to Trails, Reservoir, T Stations, Shopping, Restaurants, Schools and more.....
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nicole Esposito• Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
Come see this updated three bedroom, two bathroom cape. The downstairs features hardwood floors, an updated full bathroom and bedroom. The upstairs features two bedrooms with brand new carpet and another updated full bathroom. The partially basement includes laundry, ample storage space, and additional space for a workshop or home gym. The basement also features a finished bonus room. Take in the forest views on the freshly painted back deck or have a fire and play cornhole in the backyard. The pride of ownership shines throughout the home. This home offers easy access to Rt. 495 and Rt. 90. Only two miles from the Ashland reservoir, where you can bike, swim, or hike.
MLS PIN #71227563
May 26, 2012
Sold
$261,000
$181/sq ft
Apr 21, 2012
Contingent
—
Mar 27, 2012
Price Changed
$262,500
$182/sq ft
Dec 2, 2011
Price Changed
$266,500
$185/sq ft
Sep 14, 2011
Price Changed
$279,900
$194/sq ft
Aug 7, 2011
Price Changed
$287,000
$199/sq ft
Jun 10, 2011
Price Changed
$297,000
$206/sq ft
May 5, 2011
Listed
$314,000
$218/sq ft
+20
REDUCED BY $40,000!!! MAKE OFFER ON THIS 3 BED. TWO FULL UPDATED BATHS, CAPE STYLE HOME, NEW (DAN ROGERS)ROOF(2010),ALL NEW 1ST FLOOR BATH WITH TILE FLOORING(2010),NEW 2ND FLOOR SHOWER(2011), HARDWOOD FLOORS,NEWLY STAINED EXTERIOR,NEW KITCHEN FLOOR,COUNTER-TOP/SINK(2011), NEW VEISSMAN BOILERW/HYDRO AIR HEATING(2008), NEW INDIRECT MEGA STORE HOT WATER HEATER(2008), 14X26 GARAGE WITH HIGH CEILLINGS, GREAT FOR TRUCKS. MOVE RIGHT IN, NOTHING TO DO, OWNER'S CAN CLOSE QUICKLY AND EASY TO SHOW.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,579 (+1.6%)
$218,700 + $296,500
$515,200
2024
$6,477 (+7.4%)
$218,700 + $270,500
$489,200
2023
$6,029 (−1.2%)
$207,800 + $230,000
$437,800
2022
$6,101 (+7.7%)
$188,800 + $195,400
$384,200
2021
$5,663 (+3.9%)
$188,800 + $166,700
$355,500
2020
$5,451 (+4.1%)
$189,200 + $148,100
$337,300
2019
$5,234 (+3.7%)
$189,200 + $132,300
$321,500
2018
$5,046 (+3.6%)
$187,400 + $116,400
$303,800
2017
$4,873 (+5.8%)
$187,400 + $104,400
$291,800
2016
$4,604 (+4.0%)
$174,600 + $96,200
$270,800
2015
$4,425 (+5.3%)
$163,600 + $92,200
$255,800
2014
$4,201 (+4.8%)
$138,600 + $103,000
$241,600
2013
$4,007 (+1.1%)
$136,300 + $97,500
$233,800
2012
$3,965 (+3.5%)
$136,300 + $103,000
$239,300
2011
$3,830 (+1.3%)
$140,600 + $100,100
$240,700
2010
$3,781 (−3.4%)
$140,600 + $109,800
$250,400
2009
$3,915
$184,100 + $98,400
$282,500
Tax history for 188 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,579 (+1.6%)
$218,700 + $296,500
$515,200
2024
$6,477 (+7.4%)
$218,700 + $270,500
$489,200
2023
$6,029 (−1.2%)
$207,800 + $230,000
$437,800
2022
$6,101 (+7.7%)
$188,800 + $195,400
$384,200
2021
$5,663 (+3.9%)
$188,800 + $166,700
$355,500
2020
$5,451 (+4.1%)
$189,200 + $148,100
$337,300
2019
$5,234 (+3.7%)
$189,200 + $132,300
$321,500
2018
$5,046 (+3.6%)
$187,400 + $116,400
$303,800
2017
$4,873 (+5.8%)
$187,400 + $104,400
$291,800
2016
$4,604 (+4.0%)
$174,600 + $96,200
$270,800
2015
$4,425 (+5.3%)
$163,600 + $92,200
$255,800
2014
$4,201 (+4.8%)
$138,600 + $103,000
$241,600
2013
$4,007 (+1.1%)
$136,300 + $97,500
$233,800
2012
$3,965 (+3.5%)
$136,300 + $103,000
$239,300
2011
$3,830 (+1.3%)
$140,600 + $100,100
$240,700
2010
$3,781 (−3.4%)
$140,600 + $109,800
$250,400
2009
$3,915
$184,100 + $98,400
$282,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3296632
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Deck - Exterior
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,442
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,029
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Prospect St
UnparsedAddress: 188 Prospect St, Ashland MA 01721
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3296632
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Henry E Warren Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Ashland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Ashland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
51% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ashland, MA • 01721
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$600,000 – $726,000
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