Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 266 Petersham Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 440 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.334 acres (14,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,940 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale |
| APN | ATHO M:00042 B:00036 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00042 B:00036 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 688 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,560 sqft (0.334 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3690 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 266 PETERSHAM RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9397 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
266 Petersham Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9397 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202652484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73778 / 38 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 266 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9397 |
| Document Number | 0000052484 |
| Book / Page | 73778 / 38 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 266 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9397 |
| Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 266 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9397 |
| Document Number | 072913-347 |
| Book / Page | 72913 / 347 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 105480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 266 PETERSHAM RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9397 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 266 Petersham Rd was $1,940, up 2.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,940.00 (+2.81%) | $153,100 (+3.1%) Land $52,600 Building $100,500 | $338,485 (-) |
| 2025 | $1,887.00 (-0.11%) | $148,500 (+0.88%) Land $50,600 Building $97,900 | $338,485 (-) |
| 2024 | $1,889.00 | $147,200 Land $50,600 Building $96,600 | $338,485 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 266 Petersham Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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.
Wildfire risk around 266 Petersham Rd 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 | 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 31 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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