Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 39 Birch St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 2.07 acres (90,387 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Aug 1982) |
| Tax Bill | $5,952 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-8B |
| Primary APN | 15-8B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,342 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 90,387 sqft (2.07 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15-8B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 39 BIRCH ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 752101 |
39 Birch St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 BIRCH ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7534 / 276 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 070257-207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 39 BIRCH ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2131 |
| Document Number | 070257-207 |
| Book / Page | 70257 / 207 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 16201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 BIRCH ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2131 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Birch St was $5,952, up 10,162.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Town |
| Unified School District | Douglas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,952.00 (+10,162.07%) | $493,100 (+10.51%) Land $109,900 Building $337,500 | $565,534 (+46.66%) |
| 2025 | $58.00 (-98.94%) | $446,200 (+9.82%) Land $99,100 Building $347,100 | $385,605 |
| 2024 | $5,493.00 (+1.59%) | $406,300 (+7.92%) Land $90,100 Building $316,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,407.00 | $376,500 Land $90,100 Building $286,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 39 Birch 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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