Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 196 Main St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,269 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 0.912 acres (39,722 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,639 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2202-14.1 |
| Primary APN | 2202-14.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,269 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,710 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,722 sqft (0.912 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2202-14.1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 MAIN ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 752101 |
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 MAIN ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 55498 / 223 |
| Transfer Doc | 055498-223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Property Address | 196 MAIN ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2149 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 068182-345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 68182/345 |
| Instrument | 98620 |
| Name | CHARLES RIVER BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $7,639.00 (+10,085.33%) | $632,900 (+10.42%) Land $105,000 Building $509,800 | $726,462 (+7.24%) |
| 2025 | $75.00 (-99%) | $573,200 (+3.17%) Land $95,100 Building $478,100 | $677,445 |
| 2024 | $7,512.00 (+3.44%) | $555,600 (+9.87%) Land $90,500 Building $465,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,262.00 | $505,700 Land $90,500 Building $415,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOUGLAS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,400 people · EPA ID MA2077000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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