Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 237 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,995 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.797 acres (34,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,587 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00R08 B:00017 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00R08 B:00017 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,995 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,700 sqft (0.797 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 237 CHARLTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-2808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | SPENCER |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 726100 |
237 Charlton Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 CHARLTON RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 58240 / 152 |
| Transfer Doc | 058240-152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 237 CHARLTON RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-2808 |
| Document Number | 58240-152 |
| Book / Page | 58240 / 152 |
| Instrument | 144436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $37.49 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 CHARLTON RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-2808 |
| Document Number | 582400155 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 58240/0155 |
| Name | BAY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 26, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Charlton Rd was $5,587, up 9,876.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,587.00 (+9,876.79%) | $508,800 (+5.23%) Land $59,700 Building $449,100 | $503,208 (+29.67%) |
| 2025 | $56.00 (-98.94%) | $483,500 (+5.15%) Land $51,900 Building $431,600 | $388,075 |
| 2024 | $5,260.00 (+6.2%) | $459,800 (+11.96%) Land $51,900 Building $407,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,953.00 | $410,700 Land $51,900 Building $358,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Charlton 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 risk around 237 Charlton 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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