Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 261 Rice St, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,006 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,197 (2026) |
| APN | 54 49 |
| Primary APN | 54 49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 986 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,886 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9067 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 RICE ST |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9670 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ATHOL ROAD & RICE STREET |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2048 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 EAST ST, NORTHFIELD, MA 01360-9644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 51735 / 89 |
| Transfer Doc | 0051735-89 |
| 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 | $5,197.00 (+1.6%) | $410,200 (+1.94%) Land $85,500 Building $324,700 | $427,025 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,115.00 (+3.86%) | $402,400 (+4.82%) Land $82,100 Building $320,300 | $427,025 (+4.78%) |
| 2024 | $4,925.00 (+2.48%) | $383,900 (+12.15%) Land $79,000 Building $304,900 | $407,550 |
| 2023 | $4,806.00 | $342,300 Land $57,200 Building $285,100 |
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 | 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.
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 | 0.02% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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