Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 159 Templeton Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 1845 |
| Lot Size | 1.33 acres (57,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale |
| APN | ATHO M:00042 B:00004 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00042 B:00004 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,734 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,885 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1845 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1845 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 57,935 sqft (1.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3663 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 TEMPLETON RD |
| City | PHILLIPSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 FRANCES HELEN RD, YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675-2405 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202312220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 68817 / 94 |
| Transfer Doc | 2847000102 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 TEMPLETON RD, PHILLIPSTON, MA 01331-9716 |
| Document Number | 0068817-94 |
| Book / Page | 68817 / 94 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 12220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 25 FRANCES HELEN RD, YARMOUTH, MA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,571.00 (-8.54%) | $202,300 (-7.67%) Land $43,100 Building $159,200 | $295,355 (+21.64%) |
| 2024 | $2,811.00 (+8.53%) | $219,100 (+18.75%) Land $43,100 Building $176,000 | $242,820 |
| 2023 | $2,590.00 | $184,500 Land $31,400 Building $153,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 at the parcel |
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 31 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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