Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 452 S Royalston Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 858 sqft · built 1862 |
| Lot Size | 3.26 acres (142,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,534 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00043 B:00070 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00043 B:00070 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,046 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,018 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,018 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1862 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1862 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 142,006 sqft (3.26 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3737 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 452 S ROYALSTON RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
452 S Royalston Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1995.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 452 S ROYALSTON RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17268 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 452 S Royalston Rd was $2,534, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Athol Town |
| Unified School District | Athol-Royalston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,534.00 (+4.97%) | $200,000 (+5.32%) Land $70,000 Building $130,000 | $210,140 (-) |
| 2025 | $2,414.00 (-1.39%) | $189,900 (-0.47%) Land $67,400 Building $122,500 | $210,140 (-0.54%) |
| 2024 | $2,448.00 (+7.84%) | $190,800 (+18%) Land $67,400 Building $123,400 | $211,280 |
| 2023 | $2,270.00 | $161,700 Land $50,000 Building $111,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 452 S Royalston Rd; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 452 S Royalston 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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