Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 52 Gilchrist Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 3.16 acres (137,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $489,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,698 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0023 B:0013 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0023 B:0013 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,658 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 137,650 sqft (3.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 52 GILCHRIST RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
52 Gilchrist Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20205413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 76085 / 54 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 76085-54 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 52 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1310 |
| Document Number | 76085-54 |
| Book / Page | 076085 / 000054 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 GILCHRIST RD TOWNSEND MA 014691310, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1310 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Gilchrist Rd was $8,698, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,698.00 (+1.08%) | $632,600 (+6.75%) Land $118,600 Building $512,700 | $568,575 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,605.00 (+2.86%) | $592,600 (+2.07%) Land $105,500 Building $487,100 | $568,575 (+6.38%) |
| 2024 | $8,366.00 (-0.45%) | $580,600 (+5.43%) Land $105,500 Building $475,100 | $534,470 |
| 2023 | $8,404.00 | $550,700 Land $92,500 Building $458,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Gilchrist Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 52 Gilchrist 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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