Middlesex County and Groton Town property record for 396 Townsend Rd, Groton, MA 01450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $9,152 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GROT M:206 B:19 L |
| Primary APN | GROT M:206 B:19 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 781 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1407 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 TOWNSEND RD |
| City | GROTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01450-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | GROTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 326101 |
396 Townsend Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Groton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 295, WEST GROTON, MA 01472-0295 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GROTON MA |
| Property Address | 396 TOWNSEND RD, GROTON, MA 01450-1116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080817-466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80817/466 |
| Instrument | 152956 |
| Name | WORKERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.63% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 396 Townsend Rd was $9,152, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Groton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton-Dunstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,152.00 (+3.85%) | $619,200 (+7.15%) Land $220,500 Building $398,700 | $502,835 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,813.00 (+6.36%) | $577,900 (+5.24%) Land $210,000 Building $367,900 | $502,835 (-3.89%) |
| 2024 | $8,286.00 (+3.36%) | $549,100 (+7.12%) Land $210,000 Building $339,100 | $523,165 |
| 2023 | $8,017.00 | $512,600 Land $210,000 Building $302,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 396 Townsend Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 396 Townsend Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | WEST GROTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 1,853 people · EPA ID MA2115001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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