Hampden County and Palmer Town City property record for 4285 High St, Thorndike, MA 01079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,065 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PALM M:80 B:13 |
| Primary APN | PALM M:80 B:13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,468 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,185 sqft |
| Basement Area | 578 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 578 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4285 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | THORNDIKE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01079-7730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALMER TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
4285 High St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 304, THORNDIKE, MA 01079-0304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21656 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4285 HIGH ST, THORNDIKE, MA 01079-7730 |
| Document Number | 21656-166 |
| Book / Page | 21656 / 166 |
| Instrument | 22727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49.29 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 216560168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21656/0168 |
| Name | COUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4285 High St was $4,065, down 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Palmer Town City |
| Unified School District | Palmer School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,065.00 (-6.42%) | $222,400 (-2.88%) Land $55,600 Building $166,800 |
| 2024 | $4,344.00 (+1.76%) | $229,000 (+7.61%) Land $50,500 Building $178,500 |
| 2023 | $4,269.00 | $212,800 Land $50,500 Building $162,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4285 High 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 June 7, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4285 High St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serves 1,435 people · EPA ID MA1227001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) 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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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