Worcester County and Paxton Town property record for 5 Birch St, Paxton, MA 01612
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,815 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PAXT M:00030 L:00115 |
| Primary APN | PAXT M:00030 L:00115 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,210 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,614 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1939 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BIRCH ST |
| City | PAXTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01612-1565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PAXTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 727100 |
5 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Paxton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BIRCH ST, PAXTON, MA 01612-1565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200531187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35790 / 191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PAXTON MA |
| Property Address | 5 BIRCH ST, PAXTON, MA 01612-1565 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 067192-117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 67192/117 |
| Instrument | 23367 |
| Name | COUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Birch St was $5,815, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Paxton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Paxton Town |
| Unified School District | Wachusett School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,815.00 (+10.99%) | $383,300 (+7.85%) Land $122,100 Building $261,200 | $428,640 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,239.00 (-5.42%) | $355,400 (+3.1%) Land $104,600 Building $250,800 | $428,640 (+2.15%) |
| 2024 | $5,539.00 (+3.65%) | $344,700 (+13.39%) Land $104,600 Building $240,100 | $419,615 |
| 2023 | $5,344.00 | $304,000 Land $95,100 Building $208,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 5 Birch 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 | 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 | PAXTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,300 people · EPA ID MA2228000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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