Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 42 Brookline St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,604 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0059 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0059 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 BROOKLINE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
42 Brookline St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BROOKLINE ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Brookline St was $3,604, up 2.3% 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 | $3,604.00 (+2.3%) | $262,100 (+8.04%) Land $81,700 Building $177,200 | $301,530 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,523.00 (+0.77%) | $242,600 (-) Land $71,900 Building $170,700 | $301,530 (+2.69%) |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (+8.47%) | $242,600 (+14.87%) Land $71,900 Building $170,700 | $293,645 |
| 2023 | $3,223.00 | $211,200 Land $65,300 Building $145,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Brookline St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 42 Brookline 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 | 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 | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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