Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 38 Emery Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.492 acres (21,453 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,500 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,265 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0016 B:0049 L:0016 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0016 B:0049 L:0016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,453 sqft (0.492 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 EMERY RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1271 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Property Address | 38 EMERY RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1271 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081191-118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81191/118 |
| Instrument | 8458 |
| Name | FIDELITY COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $5,265.00 (+3.62%) | $382,900 (+9.43%) Land $103,400 Building $277,500 | $466,450 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,081.00 (+2.69%) | $349,900 (+1.89%) Land $91,000 Building $258,900 | $466,450 (-0.02%) |
| 2024 | $4,948.00 (+1.87%) | $343,400 (+7.89%) Land $91,000 Building $252,400 | $466,545 |
| 2023 | $4,857.00 | $318,300 Land $78,600 Building $239,700 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 99.3% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 25 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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