Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 397 Nicholas Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,697 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $493,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,699 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:036.0 B:0000 L:0002.F |
| Primary APN | LANC M:036.0 B:0000 L:0002.F |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,697 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,581 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,697 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,581 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 397 NICHOLAS DR |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-2966 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.F |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 NICHOLAS DR, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2966 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage REDFIN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021133439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66127 / 79 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 NICHOLAS DR, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2966 |
| Document Number | 66127-79 |
| Book / Page | 66127 / 79 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 397 NICHOLAS DR, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2966 |
| Document Number | 133440 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133440 |
| Name | REDFIN MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 397 NICHOLAS DR, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2966 |
| Document Number | 59314-3 |
| Book / Page | 059314 / 000003 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 89861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,915.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 397 NICHOLAS DR LANCASTER MA 015232966, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2966 |
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Unified School District | Nashoba School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,699.00 (+16.72%) | $538,300 (+14.97%) Land $69,400 Building $468,900 | $626,145 (+1.49%) |
| 2024 | $616,930 | ||
| 2023 | $468,200 Land $51,500 Building $416,700 | ||
| 2022 | $7,453.00 |
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 | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 | LANCASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,000 people · EPA ID MA2147000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 17 ppb (2024–2026) 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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