Worcester County and Douglas Town property record for 53 Gilboa St, Douglas, MA 01516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,500 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,995 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1703-55 |
| Primary APN | 1703-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,962 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1703-55 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 GILBOA ST |
| City | DOUGLAS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01516-2001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IND |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 752101 |
53 Gilboa St is held in a trust since December 2020.
Source: Worcester County and Douglas Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 429, THOMPSON, CT 06277-0429 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage UNIBANK FOR SAVINGS |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18273 / 253 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 63885-85 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Property Address | 53 GILBOA ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 63198-66 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 63198/66 |
| Instrument | 102501 |
| Name | UNIBANK FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 53 GILBOA ST, DOUGLAS, MA 01516-2001 |
| Document Number | 63885-85 |
| Book / Page | 063885 / 000085 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 148415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 429 THOMPSON CT 062770429, THOMPSON, CT 06277-0429 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Gilboa St was $4,995, up 10,093.9% 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 | $4,995.00 (+10,093.88%) | $413,800 (+10.44%) Land $114,100 Building $272,600 | $448,029 (+8.57%) |
| 2025 | $49.00 (-99.01%) | $374,700 (+2.55%) Land $103,300 Building $271,400 | $412,680 |
| 2024 | $4,940.00 (+2.15%) | $365,400 (+8.49%) Land $98,300 Building $267,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,836.00 | $336,800 Land $98,300 Building $238,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Gilboa St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 Gilboa 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 | DOUGLAS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,400 people · EPA ID MA2077000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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