Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 4 Gilchrist Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,242 sqft · built 1790 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $21,500 (Jul 1971) |
| Tax Bill | $9,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0024 B:0037 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0024 B:0037 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,242 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1790 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1790 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 GILCHRIST RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
4 Gilchrist Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081910-138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1310 |
| Document Number | 081910-138 |
| Book / Page | 81910 / 138 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 93836 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Venture |
| Address | 4 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1310 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Gilchrist Rd was $9,089, up 2.7% 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 | $9,089.00 (+2.74%) | $661,000 (+8.49%) Land $140,300 Building $507,000 | $631,750 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,847.00 (+2.68%) | $609,300 (+1.91%) Land $127,200 Building $482,100 | $631,750 (+23.84%) |
| 2024 | $8,616.00 (-1.53%) | $597,900 (+4.27%) Land $127,200 Building $470,700 | $510,150 |
| 2023 | $8,750.00 | $573,400 Land $114,200 Building $459,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Gilchrist Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 4 Gilchrist Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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