Middlesex County and Pepperell Town property record for 16 Townsend St, Pepperell, MA 01463
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1803 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Mar 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,387 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEPP M:0021 B:0039 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | PEPP M:0021 B:0039 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,122 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1803 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1803 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 TOWNSEND ST |
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| City | PEPPERELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01463-4219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TNR |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | PEPPERELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEPPERELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 327103 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pepperell Center Historic District listed 1994 · 118 contributing resources · NRIS 94000812 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
16 Townsend St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1993.
Source: Middlesex County and Pepperell Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 TOWNSEND ST, PEPPERELL, MA 01463-4219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1993195530 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Townsend St was $5,387, down 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Pepperell Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Pepperell Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,387.00 (-1.5%) | $390,900 (+4.57%) Land $165,700 Building $225,200 | $439,945 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,469.00 (+5.48%) | $373,800 (+3.46%) Land $153,200 Building $220,600 | $439,945 (+1.38%) |
| 2024 | $5,185.00 (+2.96%) | $361,300 (+8.63%) Land $140,700 Building $220,600 | $433,960 |
| 2023 | $5,036.00 | $332,600 Land $118,800 Building $213,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Townsend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16 Townsend St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PEPPERELL DPW WATER DIVISION serves 9,217 people · EPA ID MA2232000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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