Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 251 High Knob Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.572 acres (24,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,913 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00047 B:00198 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00047 B:00198 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,922 sqft (0.572 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 HIGH KNOB RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGH VILLAGE ATHOL |
| Legal Block | 198 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 703100 |
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 HIGH KNOB RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 26998 / 323 |
| Transfer Doc | 46937-171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,913.00 (+5.25%) | $387,800 (+5.58%) Land $76,600 Building $311,200 | $366,415 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,668.00 (+4.29%) | $367,300 (+5.27%) Land $73,700 Building $293,600 | $366,415 (-14.02%) |
| 2024 | $4,476.00 (+4.09%) | $348,900 (+13.91%) Land $70,800 Building $278,100 | $426,170 |
| 2023 | $4,300.00 | $306,300 Land $51,200 Building $255,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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