Hampden County and Palmer Town City property record for 52 Summer St, Thorndike, MA 01079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1874 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,162 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $339,900 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,374 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PALM M:29 B:33 |
| Primary APN | PALM M:29 B:33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1874 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1874 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 63,162 sqft (1.45 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 52 SUMMER ST |
|---|---|
| City | THORNDIKE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01079-4001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALMER TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 810200 |
52 Summer St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 SUMMER ST, THORNDIKE, MA 01079-4001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25253 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PALMER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 52 SUMMER ST, THORNDIKE, MA 01079-4001 |
| Document Number | 0025253-54 |
| Book / Page | 25253 / 54 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 52 SUMMER ST, PALMER, MA 01069 |
| Document Number | 0000058182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58182 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52 Summer St was $6,374, up 42.9% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Palmer Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Palmer Town City |
| Unified School District | Palmer School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,374.00 (+42.85%) | $348,700 (+48.26%) Land $61,400 Building $287,300 | $348,460 (+10.45%) |
| 2024 | $4,462.00 (+1.62%) | $235,200 (+7.45%) Land $55,900 Building $179,300 | $315,495 |
| 2023 | $4,391.00 | $218,900 Land $55,900 Building $163,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Summer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · 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 52 Summer 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 | THORNDIKE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT serves 1,435 people · EPA ID MA1227001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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