Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 17 Cook St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,701 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1604-95 |
| Primary APN | 1604-95 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,118 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,550 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1604-95 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 COOK ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 752101 |
17 Cook St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 COOK ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SOCIETY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NORCOM MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 69923 / 278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 COOK ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2056 |
| Document Number | 069923-278 |
| Book / Page | 69923 / 278 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 98965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 COOK ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2056 |
| Document Number | 0000098966 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 98966 |
| Name | SOCIETY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 COOK ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2056 |
| Document Number | 066764-130 |
| Book / Page | 66764 / 130 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 176094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 COOK ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516 |
| Document Number | 0000176095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 176095 |
| Name | NORCOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Cook St was $3,701, up 10,180.6% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Town |
| Unified School District | Douglas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,701.00 (+10,180.56%) | $306,600 (+10.49%) Land $110,500 Building $196,100 | $383,330 (+34.82%) |
| 2025 | $36.00 (-99.01%) | $277,500 (+2.74%) Land $100,000 Building $177,500 | $284,335 |
| 2024 | $3,652.00 (+1.16%) | $270,100 (+7.44%) Land $95,300 Building $174,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,610.00 | $251,400 Land $95,300 Building $156,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Cook St 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 November 30, 2025 · 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 | 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 17 Cook 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 | 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 | DOUGLAS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,400 people · EPA ID MA2077000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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