18 Birch Hill Rd, Douglas, MA 01516 Property Records

Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 18 Birch Hill Rd, Douglas, MA 01516

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 812 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$39,500 (Nov 2001)
Tax Bill	$2,871 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`54-360`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`54-360`
Alternative APN	`DOUG M:0284 B:0000013 L`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	812 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,034 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Heating Fuel	Wood

Location & Zoning

Account Number	54-360
Street Address	18 BIRCH HILL RD
City	DOUGLAS
State	MA
Zip	01516-2627
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	13
Jurisdiction	DOUGLAS MA
Township / Civil Division	DOUGLAS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2041
Census Tract	752102

Owner

18 Birch Hill Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.

Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	11 BIRCH HILL RD, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2635
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 23, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	25184 / 365
Transfer Doc	2446000333
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Birch Hill Rd was $2,871, up 10,153.6% from the year before.

Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
County Subdivision	Douglas Town
Unified School District	Douglas School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,871.00 (+10,153.57%)	$237,900 (+10.6%) Land $83,300 Building $154,600	$289,241 (+9.36%)
2025	$28.00 (-98.99%)	$215,100 (+4.42%) Land $75,100 Building $140,000	$264,480
2024	$2,785.00 (+1.42%)	$206,000 (+7.74%) Land $68,300 Building $137,700
2023	$2,746.00	$191,200 Land $68,300 Building $122,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 18 Birch Hill Rd 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

Wildfire risk around 18 Birch Hill 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20