Worcester County and Lunenburg Town property record for 261 Prospect St, Lunenburg, MA 01462
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,481 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,234 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1620990005200000 |
| Primary APN | 1620990005200000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,481 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1620990005200000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 PROSPECT ST |
| City | LUNENBURG |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01462-2238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | LUNENBURG MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUNENBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 712101 |
261 Prospect St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Worcester County and Lunenburg Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 PROSPECT ST, LUNENBURG, MA 01462-2238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Prospect St was $6,234, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Lunenburg Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Lunenburg Town |
| Unified School District | Lunenburg School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,234.00 (+4.35%) | $433,200 (+4.13%) Land $250,200 Building $183,000 | $344,482 (-2.91%) |
| 2025 | $5,974.00 (+12.72%) | $416,000 (+10.67%) Land $245,300 Building $170,700 | $354,825 |
| 2024 | $5,300.00 (-34.76%) | $375,900 (-32.36%) Land $231,400 Building $144,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,124.00 | $555,700 Land $394,500 Building $161,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
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 Prospect St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | LUNENBURG WATER DISTRICT serves 7,219 people · EPA ID MA2162000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| 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 | 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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