Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 28 Emery Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,435 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0016 B:0049 L:0011 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0016 B:0049 L:0011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 547 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,343 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 28 EMERY RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1271 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
28 Emery Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 77974 / 564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 28 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Document Number | 077974-564 |
| Book / Page | 77974 / 564 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 130454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 28 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Document Number | 0000130455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 130455 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 28 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Document Number | 074076-296 |
| Book / Page | 74076 / 296 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| 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 | 28 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Document Number | 0000015995 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15995 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Emery Rd was $6,435, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,435.00 (+2.16%) | $468,000 (+7.88%) Land $103,100 Building $363,500 | $511,955 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,299.00 (+2.77%) | $433,800 (+2%) Land $90,700 Building $343,100 | $511,955 (+0.47%) |
| 2024 | $6,129.00 (+0.94%) | $425,300 (+6.89%) Land $90,700 Building $334,600 | $509,580 |
| 2023 | $6,072.00 | $397,900 Land $78,400 Building $319,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Emery Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 | 8 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 28 Emery Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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