Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 179 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,154 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0026 B:0029 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0026 B:0029 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,189 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 759 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 759 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 179 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
179 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MAIN STREET BANK (MA) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SHAMROCK HOME LOANS |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202681280 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85828 / 285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Document Number | 0000081280 |
| Book / Page | 85828 / 285 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202681280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
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| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Property Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 078756-385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78756/385 |
| Instrument | 210509 |
| Name | MAIN STREET BANK (MA) |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Document Number | 0081789-99 |
| Book / Page | 81789 / 99 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 79690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Document Number | 0000079691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 79691 |
| Name | SHAMROCK HOME LOANS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
| Document Number | 78756-398 |
| Book / Page | 78756 / 398 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 179 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Main St was $4,154, up 6.5% 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 | $4,154.00 (+6.51%) | $302,100 (+12.47%) Land $111,200 Building $190,900 | $313,975 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,900.00 (+4.53%) | $268,600 (+3.75%) Land $98,100 Building $170,500 | $313,975 (+4.82%) |
| 2024 | $3,731.00 (+7.46%) | $258,900 (+13.8%) Land $98,100 Building $160,800 | $299,535 |
| 2023 | $3,472.00 | $227,500 Land $89,400 Building $138,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 179 Main 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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