Worcester County and Charlton Town property record for 51 Buffum Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,505 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,513 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHAR M:0056 B:000A L:00082-4 |
| Primary APN | CHAR M:0056 B:000A L:00082-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,974 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,505 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 51 BUFFUM RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01507-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 82-4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 756102 |
51 Buffum Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Charlton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 BUFFUM RD, CHARLTON, MA 01507-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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 | Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37698 / 351 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Buffum Rd was $5,513, up 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Charlton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Charlton Town |
| Unified School District | Dudley-Charlton Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,513.00 (+9.82%) | $503,900 (+11.73%) Land $84,100 Building $419,800 | $518,577 (+12.95%) |
| 2025 | $5,020.00 (+4.08%) | $451,000 (+6.04%) Land $81,100 Building $369,900 | $459,135 (+6.34%) |
| 2024 | $4,823.00 (+3.65%) | $425,300 (+11.25%) Land $78,100 Building $347,200 | $431,775 |
| 2023 | $4,653.00 | $382,300 Land $75,100 Building $307,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Buffum Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 |
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 51 Buffum Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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