Worcester County and Auburn Town property record for 40 Knowles St, Auburn, MA 01501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,155 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,777 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,392 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AUBU M:0048 L:0086 |
| Primary APN | AUBU M:0048 L:0086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,155 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,278 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,777 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4564 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 KNOWLES ST |
| City | AUBURN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01501-2228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | AUBURN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AUBURN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 736500 |
40 Knowles St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Worcester County and Auburn Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 KNOWLES ST, AUBURN, MA 01501-2228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014107969 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53042 / 204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Knowles St was $7,392, up 10,46% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Auburn Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Auburn Town |
| Unified School District | Auburn School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,392.00 (+10,46%) | $519,100 (+4.55%) Land $144,900 Building $374,200 | $579,915 (+22.36%) |
| 2025 | $70.00 (-99.01%) | $496,500 (+5.21%) Land $138,000 Building $358,500 | $473,955 |
| 2024 | $7,045.00 (+1.38%) | $471,900 (+7.84%) Land $131,600 Building $340,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,949.00 | $437,600 Land $119,700 Building $317,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Knowles St 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 November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 40 Knowles 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | AUBURN WATER DISTRICT serves 12,255 people · EPA ID MA2017000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 157 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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