Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 32 Highland St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $18,500 (Oct 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $5,651 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0084 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0084 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,640 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 32 HIGHLAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
32 Highland St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1973.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 HIGHLAND ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 32 Highland St was $5,651, up 4.1% 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 | $5,651.00 (+4.09%) | $411,000 (+9.92%) Land $99,900 Building $311,100 | $432,440 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,429.00 (+2.76%) | $373,900 (+1.99%) Land $87,900 Building $286,000 | $432,440 (+13.49%) |
| 2024 | $5,283.00 (-1.03%) | $366,600 (+4.8%) Land $87,900 Building $278,700 | $381,045 |
| 2023 | $5,338.00 | $349,800 Land $79,900 Building $269,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Highland St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 32 Highland St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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