Worcester County and Oxford Town property record for 23 Rawson Ave, Oxford, MA 01540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,400 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer Apr 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OXFO M:33B B:A44 |
| Primary APN | OXFO M:33B B:A44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33BA44 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 RAWSON AVE |
| City | OXFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01540-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES I RAWSON |
| Legal Block | A44 |
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OXFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 753200 |
23 Rawson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Oxford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 RAWSON AVE, OXFORD, MA 01540-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201610266 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54887 / 149 |
| Transfer Doc | 054887-149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 23 RAWSON AVE, OXFORD, MA 01540-1926 |
| Document Number | 073560-322 |
| Book / Page | 73560 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 RAWSON AVE, OXFORD, MA 01540-1926 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Property Address | 23 RAWSON AVE, OXFORD, MA 01540-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 064998-183 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64998/183 |
| Instrument | 55656 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Property Address | 23 RAWSON AVE, OXFORD, MA 01540-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 60638-381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 60638/381 |
| Instrument | 62120 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Rawson Ave was $3,799, up 9,397.5% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Oxford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Oxford Town |
| Unified School District | Oxford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,799.00 (+9,397.5%) | $310,600 (-3.18%) Land $71,700 Building $238,900 | $320,768 (+1.12%) |
| 2025 | $40.00 (-98.92%) | $320,800 (+16.27%) Land $82,400 Building $238,400 | $317,205 |
| 2024 | $3,719.00 (+6.05%) | $275,900 (+7.31%) Land $74,200 Building $201,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,507.00 | $257,100 Land $66,300 Building $190,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Rawson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 23 Rawson Ave 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 | AQUARION WATER COMPANY OXFORD private · serves 7,384 people · EPA ID MA2226000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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