Worcester County and Ashburnham Town property record for 178 Center St, Ashburnham, MA 01430
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,499 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ASHB M:0058 B:000016 |
| Primary APN | ASHB M:0058 B:000016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,499 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,378 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 178 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ASHBURNHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01430-1613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ASHBURNHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHBURNHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 700100 |
178 Center St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Worcester County and Ashburnham Town records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 JUNIPER RD, ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430-1276 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201514472 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8401 / 153 |
| Transfer Doc | 8739-124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ASHBURNHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 178 CENTER ST, ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430-1613 |
| Document Number | 8739-124 |
| Book / Page | 008739 / 000124 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 CENTER ST ASHBURNHAM MA 014301613, ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430-1613 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Center St was $3,401, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Ashburnham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Ashburnham Town |
| Unified School District | Ashburnham-Westminster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,401.00 (+2.94%) | $228,700 (+9.01%) Land $15,200 Building $213,500 | $271,795 (+1.06%) |
| 2024 | $3,304.00 (-1.81%) | $209,800 (+3.2%) Land $15,200 Building $194,600 | $268,945 |
| 2023 | $3,365.00 | $203,300 Land $15,200 Building $188,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Center 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 | 4 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 178 Center 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 |
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 | ASHBURNHAM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,680 people · EPA ID MA2011000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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