Worcester County and Royalston Town property record for 15 Ward Hill Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| APN | ROYA M:003 B:00070 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ROYA M:003 B:00070 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Street Address | 15 WARD HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | ROYALSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 702201 |
15 Ward Hill Rd is held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Worcester County and Royalston Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 TAFT HILL RD, ROYALSTON, MA 01368-9229 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00069550-5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROYALSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 TAFT HILL RD, ROYALSTON, MA 01368-9229 |
| Document Number | 00069550-5 |
| Book / Page | 69550 / 5 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 69341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 TAFT HILL RD, ROYALSTON, MA 01368-9229 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Ward Hill Rd was $2,284, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Royalston Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Royalston Town |
| Unified School District | Athol-Royalston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,284.00 (+6.28%) | $237,400 (+4.63%) Land $52,700 Building $184,700 | $365,285 (-5.55%) |
| 2024 | $2,149.00 (+4.83%) | $226,900 (+8.36%) Land $52,700 Building $174,200 | $386,745 |
| 2023 | $2,050.00 | $209,400 Land $52,700 Building $156,700 |
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 15 Ward Hill Rd; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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 Policies | 1 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 15 Ward Hill Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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