Norfolk County and Walpole Town property record for 261 High St, Walpole, MA 02081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,961 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | E010125002 |
| Primary APN | E010125002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,746 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | E010125002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 HIGH ST |
| City | WALPOLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02081-2154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Block | 390 |
| Jurisdiction | WALPOLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALPOLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 411301 |
261 High St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Norfolk County and Walpole Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 HIGH ST, WALPOLE, MA 02081-2154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 040625-192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALPOLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 HIGH ST, WALPOLE, MA 02081-2154 |
| Document Number | 040625-192 |
| Book / Page | 40625 / 192 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 54474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 HIGH ST, WALPOLE, MA 02081-2154 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 High St was $10,961, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Walpole Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Walpole Town |
| Unified School District | Walpole School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,961.00 (+1.29%) | $880,400 (+4.39%) Land $420,700 Building $459,700 | $857,411 (+23.11%) |
| 2025 | $10,821.00 (+3.08%) | $843,400 (+6.21%) Land $420,200 Building $423,200 | $696,445 (-) |
| 2024 | $10,498.00 (+5.15%) | $794,100 (+10.48%) Land $404,300 Building $389,800 | $696,445 |
| 2023 | $9,984.00 | $718,800 Land $351,600 Building $367,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 261 High St 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 | WALPOLE WATER DEPT serves 24,070 people · EPA ID MA4307000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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