Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 51 Castle Ave, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (May 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,451 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00012 B:00151 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00012 B:00151 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,526 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 895 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 CASTLE AVE |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 151 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 703200 |
51 Castle Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 CASTLE AVE, ATHOL, MA 01331-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 070589-196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Castle Ave was $3,451, up 5.4% 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 | $3,451.00 (+5.44%) | $272,400 (+5.79%) Land $49,400 Building $223,000 | $298,205 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,273.00 (+5.55%) | $257,500 (+6.54%) Land $47,500 Building $210,000 | $298,205 (+2.85%) |
| 2024 | $3,101.00 (+4.69%) | $241,700 (+14.55%) Land $47,500 Building $194,200 | $289,940 |
| 2023 | $2,962.00 | $211,000 Land $34,400 Building $176,600 |
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 51 Castle Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| 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 51 Castle Ave 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 | ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION serves 10,587 people · EPA ID MA1015000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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