Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 1797 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,138 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00045 B:00063 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00045 B:00063 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1797 PETERSHAM RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
1797 Petersham Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2010.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1797 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201083164 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46127 / 240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1797 Petersham Rd was $4,138, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Athol Town |
| Unified School District | Athol-Royalston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,138.00 (+2.48%) | $326,600 (+2.8%) Land $67,600 Building $259,000 | $297,065 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,038.00 (+3.3%) | $317,700 (+4.27%) Land $65,000 Building $252,700 | $297,065 (-) |
| 2024 | $3,909.00 (+4.27%) | $304,700 (+14.12%) Land $65,000 Building $239,700 | $297,065 |
| 2023 | $3,749.00 | $267,000 Land $47,600 Building $219,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 1797 Petersham Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 1797 Petersham Rd 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION serves 10,587 people · EPA ID MA1015000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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