Worcester County and Oxford Town property record for 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA 01540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,993 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OXFO M:29A B:C42 |
| Primary APN | OXFO M:29A B:C42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,160 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,253 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 29AC42 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FOREST ST |
| City | OXFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01540-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | C42 |
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OXFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 753200 |
Source: Worcester County and Oxford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 FOREST ST, OXFORD, MA 01540-1633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 069859-102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 FOREST ST, OXFORD, MA 01540-1633 |
| Document Number | 069859-102 |
| Book / Page | 69859 / 102 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 93552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 FOREST ST, OXFORD, MA 01540-1633 |
Source: Worcester County and Oxford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Oxford Town |
| Unified School District | Oxford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,993.00 (+8,975%) | $326,500 (-6.12%) Land $74,200 Building $252,300 | $365,423 (+31.96%) |
| 2025 | $44.00 (-98.93%) | $347,800 (+14.07%) Land $85,300 Building $262,500 | $276,925 |
| 2024 | $4,110.00 (+6.04%) | $304,900 (+7.28%) Land $79,200 Building $225,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,876.00 | $284,200 Land $70,800 Building $213,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · 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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | AQUARION WATER COMPANY OXFORD private · serves 7,384 people · EPA ID MA2226000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 226 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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