Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 40 Public Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,157 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,900 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,363 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:045.0 B:0000 L:0075.0 |
| Primary APN | LANC M:045.0 B:0000 L:0075.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,156 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 734 sqft |
| Basement Area | 286 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 286 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 40 PUBLIC RD |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-1704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 75.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
40 Public Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 PUBLIC RD, LANCASTER, MA 01523-1704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22682 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Public Rd was $4,363.
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 | $4,363.00 | $270,000 Land $108,900 Building $161,100 | $448,780 (+22.51%) |
| 2024 | $366,320 | ||
| 2023 | $4,083.00 | $237,500 Land $92,100 Building $145,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Public Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| 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 40 Public Rd 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: 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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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