Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 53 Birch St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,373 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.62 acres (70,698 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,500 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,611 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-32 |
| Primary APN | 14-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,373 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,577 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 137 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 70,698 sqft (1.62 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14-32 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BIRCH ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 752101 |
53 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BIRCH ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24688 / 101 |
| Transfer Doc | 1993000074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Property Address | 53 BIRCH ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 62942-189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62942/189 |
| Instrument | 85242 |
| Name | WEBSTER FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2030 |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Birch St was $5,611, up 10,101.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Town |
| Unified School District | Douglas School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,611.00 (+10,101.82%) | $464,900 (+10.56%) Land $106,300 Building $358,600 | $574,851 (+8.46%) |
| 2025 | $55.00 (-98.99%) | $420,500 (+4.76%) Land $95,800 Building $324,700 | $530,005 |
| 2024 | $5,427.00 (+1.52%) | $401,400 (+7.82%) Land $87,100 Building $314,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,346.00 | $372,300 Land $87,100 Building $285,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 53 Birch 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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