Worcester County and Westminster Town property record for 53 Gatehouse Rd, Westminster, MA 01473
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,055 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WMIN M:164 B:L:9 |
| Primary APN | WMIN M:164 B:L:9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,338 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1386 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 GATEHOUSE RD |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01473-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTMINSTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 708100 |
53 Gatehouse Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Westminster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 GATEHOUSE RD, WESTMINSTER, MA 01473-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005135219 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5565 / 370 |
| Transfer Doc | 5565-370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTMINSTER MA |
| Property Address | 53 GATEHOUSE RD, WESTMINSTER, MA 01473-1625 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 9691-89 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 9691/89 |
| Instrument | 13343 |
| Name | I-C FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Gatehouse Rd was $4,055, up 9.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Westminster Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Westminster Town |
| Unified School District | Ashburnham-Westminster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,055.00 (+9.89%) | $345,700 (+15.23%) Land $121,800 Building $223,900 | $385,139 (-1.62%) |
| 2025 | $3,690.00 (+3.89%) | $300,000 (+3.56%) Land $121,800 Building $178,200 | $391,495 |
| 2024 | $3,552.00 (-0.81%) | $289,700 (+5.65%) Land $121,800 Building $167,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,581.00 | $274,200 Land $112,700 Building $161,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Gatehouse Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 Gatehouse Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | WESTMINSTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 3,889 people · EPA ID MA2332000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from FITCHBURG DPW DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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