Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 179 Walnut St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 5.92 acres (257,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $161,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,564 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-8-2 |
| Primary APN | 49-8-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 257,875 sqft (5.92 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 49-8-2 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 WALNUT ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 752102 |
179 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 WALNUT ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22000 / 290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Walnut St was $5,564, up 1.3% 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 | $5,564.00 (+1.29%) | $461,000 (+10.53%) Land $127,700 Building $300,300 | $471,338 (+23.73%) |
| 2025 | $5,493.00 (+2.31%) | $417,100 (+5.04%) Land $115,100 Building $302,000 | $380,950 |
| 2024 | $5,369.00 (+1.57%) | $397,100 (+7.88%) Land $104,600 Building $292,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,286.00 | $368,100 Land $104,600 Building $263,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 179 Walnut 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 80% of the US · above 57% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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