Worcester County and Barre Town property record for 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA 01005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 920 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,380 (2025) |
| APN | BARR M:00EA B:0040 L |
| Primary APN | BARR M:00EA B:0040 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,165 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 VALLEY RD |
| City | BARRE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01005-9279 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TBD |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | BARRE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 722100 |
Source: Worcester County and Barre Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 VALLEY RD, BARRE, MA 01005-9279 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 55720 / 331 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Worcester County and Barre Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Barre Town |
| Unified School District | Quabbin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,380.00 (+4.16%) | $248,700 (+21.55%) Land $52,000 Building $196,700 | $266,285 (+3.78%) |
| 2024 | $256,595 | ||
| 2023 | $3,245.00 | $204,600 Land $38,400 Building $166,200 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | BARRE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,610 people · EPA ID MA2021000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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