Worcester County and Holden Town property record for 159 Newell Rd, Holden, MA 01520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,667 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,005 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HOLD M:210 B:8 |
| Primary APN | HOLD M:210 B:8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,667 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,145 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 390 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 71,363 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7828 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 NEWELL RD |
| City | HOLDEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01520-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HOLDEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 728100 |
159 Newell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Worcester County and Holden Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 NEWELL RD, HOLDEN, MA 01520-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RELIANCE FIRST CAP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21990 / 97 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLDEN MA |
| Property Address | 159 NEWELL RD, HOLDEN, MA 01520-1440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 63662-88 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 63662/88 |
| Instrument | 133117 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOLDEN MA |
| Property Address | 159 NEWELL RD, HOLDEN, MA 01520-1440 |
| Document Number | 57979-46 |
| Book / Page | 057979 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 57979-46 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 057979/000046 |
| Instrument | 122196 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Newell Rd was $9,005, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Holden Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Holden Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,005.00 (+1.79%) | $668,000 (+4.65%) Land $210,700 Building $457,300 | $693,062 (-7.89%) |
| 2025 | $8,847.00 (+3.86%) | $638,300 (+6.03%) Land $200,500 Building $437,800 | $752,400 |
| 2024 | $8,518.00 (+6.01%) | $602,000 (+12.31%) Land $194,700 Building $407,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,035.00 | $536,000 Land $169,200 Building $366,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Newell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 159 Newell 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HOLDEN WATER DIVISION, DPW serves 18,016 people · EPA ID MA2134000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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 127 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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