Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 53 Barker Hill Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,948 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $259,900 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,695 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0020 B:0004 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0020 B:0004 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,948 sqft (2.01 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 BARKER HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
53 Barker Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BARKER HILL RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200464854 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42274 / 584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Barker Hill Rd was $5,695, up 1.4% 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 | $5,695.00 (+1.35%) | $414,200 (+7.03%) Land $113,300 Building $300,900 | $459,230 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,619.00 (+2.91%) | $387,000 (+2.14%) Land $100,200 Building $286,800 | $459,230 (+2.09%) |
| 2024 | $5,460.00 (+1.64%) | $378,900 (+7.64%) Land $100,200 Building $278,700 | $449,825 |
| 2023 | $5,372.00 | $352,000 Land $87,200 Building $264,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Barker Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 53 Barker Hill 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 62% of the US · above 99.9% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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