Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 53 Gilchrist Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,012 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 3.03 acres (131,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,060 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0023 B:0034 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0023 B:0034 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 131,987 sqft (3.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 GILCHRIST RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
53 Gilchrist Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201211 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59210 / 201 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 79123-377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 GILCHRIST RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1309 |
| Document Number | 79123-377 |
| Book / Page | 79123 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 246923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Gilchrist Rd was $8,060, up 0.5% 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 | $8,060.00 (+0.52%) | $586,200 (+6.16%) Land $118,000 Building $466,900 | $535,230 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,018.00 (+2.87%) | $552,200 (+2.09%) Land $104,900 Building $447,300 | $535,230 (+4.1%) |
| 2024 | $7,794.00 (-0.9%) | $540,900 (+4.95%) Land $104,900 Building $436,000 | $514,140 |
| 2023 | $7,865.00 | $515,400 Land $91,900 Building $423,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Gilchrist Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 Gilchrist 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 80% of the US · above 57% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures