Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 163 Rice St, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,834 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | ATHO M:00054 B:00009 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00054 B:00009 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,289 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,534 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4416 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 163 RICE ST |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2048 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
163 Rice St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 RICE ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-9544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005211788 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37999 / 207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 163 RICE ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-9544 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 62645-205 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62645/205 |
| Instrument | 65828 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 163 Rice St was $3,834, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,834.00 (+2.49%) | $302,600 (+2.82%) Land $65,800 Building $236,800 | $328,700 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,741.00 (-2.5%) | $294,300 (-1.6%) Land $63,200 Building $231,100 | $328,700 (-9.07%) |
| 2024 | $3,837.00 (+4.55%) | $299,100 (+14.42%) Land $63,200 Building $235,900 | $361,475 |
| 2023 | $3,670.00 | $261,400 Land $45,800 Building $215,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 163 Rice St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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.
Wildfire risk around 163 Rice St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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