Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 286 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.641 acres (27,917 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,364 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | ATHO M:00047 B:00117 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00047 B:00117 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,968 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,917 sqft (0.641 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3999 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 RIDGE RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-3244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGH KNOB VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 703100 |
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 | 286 RIDGE RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-3244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 65414 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 286 RIDGE RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-3244 |
| Document Number | 065414-253 |
| Book / Page | 65414 / 253 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 84383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 286 RIDGE RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-3244 |
| Document Number | 0000084384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 84384 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,364.00 (+0.84%) | $265,500 (+1.14%) Land $77,800 Building $187,700 | $323,000 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,336.00 (+7.09%) | $262,500 (+8.11%) Land $74,800 Building $187,700 | $323,000 (+15.92%) |
| 2024 | $3,115.00 (+11.33%) | $242,800 (+21.83%) Land $71,900 Building $170,900 | $278,635 |
| 2023 | $2,798.00 | $199,300 Land $52,000 Building $147,300 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 0.01% 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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