Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 286 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.357 acres (15,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,066 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0049 B:0015 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0049 B:0015 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,125 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,290 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,568 sqft (0.357 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 286 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records · APN TOWN M:0049 B:0015 L:0000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 370, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-0370 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,066.00 (+2.74%) | $348,900 (+1.96%) Land $89,700 Building $259,200 | $455,145 (+17.43%) |
| 2024 | $4,931.00 (+0.08%) | $342,200 (+5.98%) Land $89,700 Building $252,500 | $387,600 |
| 2023 | $4,927.00 | $322,900 Land $81,500 Building $241,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 114 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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