Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 16 Scott Rd, West Townsend, MA 01474
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.453 acres (19,733 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,718 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0019 B:0010 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0019 B:0010 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,010 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,290 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,733 sqft (0.453 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 SCOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | WEST TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01474-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
16 Scott Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SCOTT RD, WEST TOWNSEND, MA 01474-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Scott Rd was $4,718, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,718.00 (+2.19%) | $343,100 (+7.89%) Land $102,900 Building $235,800 | $323,000 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,617.00 (-2.02%) | $318,000 (-2.75%) Land $90,600 Building $227,400 | $323,000 (+3.31%) |
| 2024 | $4,712.00 (+10.25%) | $327,000 (+16.74%) Land $90,600 Building $236,400 | $312,645 |
| 2023 | $4,274.00 | $280,100 Land $82,400 Building $197,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Scott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Scott 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 67% of the US · above 98.2% 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 | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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