Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 242 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,506 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,563 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | ATHO M:00042 B:00034 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00042 B:00034 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,506 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3688 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 PETERSHAM RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9386 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
242 Petersham Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9386 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage ATHOL CU |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202142097 |
| Deed Book / Page | 64783 / 18 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9386 |
| Document Number | 64783-18 |
| Book / Page | 64783 / 18 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 42097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 242 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9386 |
| Document Number | 42098 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 42098 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 242 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9386 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 62287-161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62287/161 |
| Instrument | 42239 |
| Name | ATHOL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 242 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9386 |
| Document Number | 62604-130 |
| Book / Page | 062604 / 000130 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 63062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $378.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 86 OLD FARM RD LEOMINSTER MA 014532027, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453-2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Petersham Rd was $3,563, up 1.5% 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 | $3,563.00 (+1.54%) | $281,200 (+1.85%) Land $52,900 Building $228,300 | $350,740 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,509.00 (+7.77%) | $276,100 (+8.79%) Land $50,900 Building $225,200 | $350,740 (+1.04%) |
| 2024 | $3,256.00 (+3.79%) | $253,800 (+13.61%) Land $50,900 Building $202,900 | $347,130 |
| 2023 | $3,137.00 | $223,400 Land $36,900 Building $186,500 |
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 242 Petersham Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 242 Petersham 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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