Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 161 Barker Hill Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,227 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 7.71 acres (335,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $263,450 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,364 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Line of Credit Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0021 B:0004 L:0001 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0021 B:0004 L:0001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,227 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,678 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 419 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 335,848 sqft (7.71 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 161 BARKER HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
161 Barker Hill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 BARKER HILL RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MAIN STREET BANK (MA) |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20031928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Property Address | 161 BARKER HILL RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72217-350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72217/350 |
| Instrument | 17474 |
| Name | MAIN STREET BANK (MA) |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 BARKER HILL RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1024 |
| Document Number | 70783-267 |
| Book / Page | 070783 / 000267 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 161 BARKER HILL RD TOWNSEND MA 014691024, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Barker Hill Rd was $8,364, up 1.2% 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 | $8,364.00 (+1.2%) | $608,300 (+6.87%) Land $115,400 Building $491,500 | $553,850 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,265.00 (+4.66%) | $569,200 (+3.87%) Land $104,300 Building $464,900 | $553,850 (+1.99%) |
| 2024 | $7,897.00 (+0.27%) | $548,000 (+6.18%) Land $104,300 Building $443,700 | $543,020 |
| 2023 | $7,876.00 | $516,100 Land $93,200 Building $422,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Barker Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 161 Barker Hill Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 98.9% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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