Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 1261 Chestnut St, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,104 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00032 B:00267 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00032 B:00267 L:00000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 4,960 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1261 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-2932 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Block | 267 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
1261 Chestnut St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since October 2006.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 327 PLEASANTDALE RD, RUTLAND, MA 01543-1201 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006150391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39915 / 203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1261 Chestnut St was $2,104, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Athol Town |
| Unified School District | Athol-Royalston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,104.00 (-0.33%) | $166,100 (-) Land $72,100 Building $94,000 |
| 2025 | $2,111.00 (+4.45%) | $166,100 (+5.46%) Land $72,100 Building $94,000 |
| 2024 | $2,021.00 | $157,500 Land $68,600 Building $88,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 1261 Chestnut St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 1261 Chestnut 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION serves 10,587 people · EPA ID MA1015000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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