Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 131 Columbian Ave, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.405 acres (17,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,850 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00012 B:00046 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00012 B:00046 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,041 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,625 sqft (0.405 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 816 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 COLUMBIAN AVE |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-1141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 703200 |
131 Columbian Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 COLUMBIAN AVE, ATHOL, MA 01331-1141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005174228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37553 / 255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Columbian Ave was $3,850, up 2.6% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,850.00 (+2.61%) | $303,900 (+2.95%) Land $61,500 Building $242,400 | $326,515 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,752.00 (+1.63%) | $295,200 (+2.57%) Land $59,200 Building $236,000 | $326,515 (+4.72%) |
| 2024 | $3,692.00 (+1.46%) | $287,800 (+11.03%) Land $59,200 Building $228,600 | $311,790 |
| 2023 | $3,639.00 | $259,200 Land $42,900 Building $216,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 131 Columbian Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 131 Columbian Ave 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 | 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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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