Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 1 Water St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Apr 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $4,421 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0045 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0045 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,315 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
1 Water St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 WATER ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084117-506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Water St was $4,421, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,421.00 (+2.15%) | $321,500 (+7.85%) Land $88,300 Building $233,200 | $417,620 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,328.00 (+3.39%) | $298,100 (+2.62%) Land $76,300 Building $221,800 | $417,620 (+2.76%) |
| 2024 | $4,186.00 (+6.08%) | $290,500 (+12.34%) Land $76,300 Building $214,200 | $406,410 |
| 2023 | $3,946.00 | $258,600 Land $72,300 Building $186,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Water St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1 Water St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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