Middlesex County and Shirley Town property record for 53 Townsend Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,054 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SHIR M:0097 B:000B L:00003 |
| Primary APN | SHIR M:0097 B:000B L:00003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,166 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 85,360 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 TOWNSEND RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHIRLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01464-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SHIRLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIRLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 388200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 TOWNSEND RD, SHIRLEY, MA 01464-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Shirley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Shirley Town |
| Unified School District | Ayer-Shirley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,054.00 (+10,429.17%) | $407,900 (+9.62%) Land $168,600 Building $239,300 | $427,027 (+4.54%) |
| 2025 | $48.00 (-99%) | $372,100 (+5.38%) Land $140,600 Building $231,500 | $408,500 |
| 2024 | $4,792.00 (+2.68%) | $353,100 (+7.29%) Land $128,600 Building $224,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,667.00 | $329,100 Land $128,600 Building $200,500 |
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 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · 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 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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