Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 170 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,528 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 6.3 acres (274,428 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,440 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0026 B:0007 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0026 B:0007 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,889 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,664 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 274,428 sqft (6.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 170 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1355 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 82268 / 493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082268-493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 170 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1036 |
| Document Number | 082268-493 |
| Book / Page | 82268 / 493 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 137483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1355 |
| Document Number | 0000137484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 137484 |
| Name | SHEILA R MURPHY |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $7,440.00 (+0.74%) | $541,100 (+6.39%) Land $130,500 Building $405,200 | $538,270 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,385.00 (+3.39%) | $508,600 (+2.6%) Land $117,400 Building $391,200 | $538,270 (+5.22%) |
| 2024 | $7,143.00 (+6.5%) | $495,700 (+12.79%) Land $117,400 Building $378,300 | $511,575 |
| 2023 | $6,707.00 | $439,500 Land $108,700 Building $330,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | 0.02% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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