Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 196R Sanders St, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,722 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00029 B:00217 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00029 B:00217 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,426 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2164 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196R SANDERS ST |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-2851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 217 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 703100 |
196R Sanders St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 SANDERS ST, R, ATHOL, MA 01331-2856 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 49322 / 177 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 062956-211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196R Sanders St was $2,722, up 6.2% 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 | $2,722.00 (+6.16%) | $214,800 (+6.49%) Land $44,000 Building $170,800 | $253,460 (-) |
| 2025 | $2,564.00 (+8.97%) | $201,700 (+9.98%) Land $42,300 Building $159,400 | $253,460 (+8.99%) |
| 2024 | $2,353.00 (+4.48%) | $183,400 (+14.34%) Land $42,300 Building $141,100 | $232,560 |
| 2023 | $2,252.00 | $160,400 Land $30,700 Building $129,700 |
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 196R Sanders St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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 | 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 196R Sanders 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 | 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 302 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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