Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 12 Charles St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,019 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1703-41 |
| Primary APN | 1703-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,701 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1703-41 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 CHARLES ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 752101 |
12 Charles St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CHARLES ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202663649 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73937 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 CHARLES ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000063649 |
| Book / Page | 73937 / 179 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202663649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 CHARLES ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2035 |
| Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
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| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.52% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 CHARLES ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2035 |
| Document Number | 59261-85 |
| Book / Page | 059261 / 000085 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 85345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 12 CHARLES ST DOUGLAS MA 015162035, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Charles St was $5,019, up 10,142.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Town |
| Unified School District | Douglas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,019.00 (+10,142.86%) | $415,800 (+10.44%) Land $111,800 Building $304,000 | $436,652 (-1.91%) |
| 2025 | $49.00 (-99.01%) | $376,500 (+2.76%) Land $101,200 Building $275,300 | $445,170 |
| 2024 | $4,954.00 (+2.04%) | $366,400 (+8.37%) Land $96,400 Building $270,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,855.00 | $338,100 Land $96,400 Building $241,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Charles St 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 November 30, 2025 · 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 | 2 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 12 Charles 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 | DOUGLAS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,400 people · EPA ID MA2077000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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