Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 225 High Knob Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.647 acres (28,177 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,165 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| APN | ATHO M:00047 B:00196 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00047 B:00196 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,177 sqft (0.647 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 HIGH KNOB RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 196 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 703100 |
225 High Knob Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 HIGH KNOB RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANKESB |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMETOWN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 225 HIGH KNOB RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 072889-232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 72889/232 |
| Instrument | 103731 |
| Name | BANKESB |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 225 HIGH KNOB RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 57859-347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 57859/347 |
| Instrument | 111974 |
| Name | HOMETOWN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 High Knob Rd was $4,165, up 5.2% 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 | $4,165.00 (+5.2%) | $328,700 (+5.52%) Land $77,900 Building $250,800 | $383,230 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,959.00 (+5.69%) | $311,500 (+6.68%) Land $74,900 Building $236,600 | $383,230 (-19.8%) |
| 2024 | $3,746.00 (+6.12%) | $292,000 (+16.15%) Land $72,000 Building $220,000 | $477,850 |
| 2023 | $3,530.00 | $251,400 Land $52,100 Building $199,300 |
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 225 High Knob Rd; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 225 High Knob 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.
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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