Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town property record for 159 Walnut St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,424 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,698 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $219,900 (Feb 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $9,973 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:30 L:022000 |
| Primary APN | M:30 L:022000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,887 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,191 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,191 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,191 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 69,698 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WALNUT ST |
| City | SHREWSBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01545-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES A |
| Legal Block | 22000 |
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHREWSBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 739401 |
Source: Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WALNUT ST, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-3316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16052 / 329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Shrewsbury Town |
| Unified School District | Shrewsbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,973.00 (+10,397.89%) | $867,200 (+9.65%) Land $295,100 Building $572,100 | $865,886 (+20.04%) |
| 2025 | $95.00 (-99.01%) | $790,900 (+2.32%) Land $306,500 Building $484,400 | $721,335 |
| 2024 | $9,570.00 (+6.68%) | $773,000 (+13.04%) Land $292,300 Building $480,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,971.00 | $683,800 Land $292,300 Building $391,500 |
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 | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | SHREWSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 38,325 people · EPA ID MA2271000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SELCO Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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