556 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331 Property Records

Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 556 New Sherborn Rd, Athol, MA 01331

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.9 acres (39,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$205,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,906 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`ATHO M:00048 B:00051 L:00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`ATHO M:00048 B:00051 L:00000`
Alternative APN	`5234`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,501 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,437 sqft
Basement Area	939 sqft
Unfinished Basement	939 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	39,200 sqft (0.9 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5234
Street Address	556 NEW SHERBORN RD
City	ATHOL
State	MA
Zip	01331-9582
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RC
Legal Block	51
Jurisdiction	ATHOL MA
Township / Civil Division	ATHOL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2019
Census Tract	703300

Owner

556 New Sherborn Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	556 NEW SHERBORN RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9582
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ATHOL SAVINGS BANK
Nov 20, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 10, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020142617
Deed Book / Page	63796 / 383
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ATHOL MA
Property Address	556 NEW SHERBORN RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9582
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	58095-292
Date	Nov 28, 2017
Book Page	58095/292
Instrument	132160

Lender

Name	ATHOL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	168 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2031

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ATHOL MA
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2020
Property Address	556 NEW SHERBORN RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9582
Document Number	63796-383
Book / Page	63796 / 383
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2020
Instrument	142617
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	556 NEW SHERBORN RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9582

Mortgage

Document Number	142618
Date	Nov 20, 2020
Instrument	142618

Lender

Name	TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 556 New Sherborn Rd was $3,906, up 1.5% from the year before.

Source: Worcester County and Athol Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
County Subdivision	Athol Town
Unified School District	Athol-Royalston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,906.00 (+1.45%)	$308,300 (+1.78%) Land $73,200 Building $235,100	$262,200 (-)
2025	$3,850.00 (+4.88%)	$302,900 (+5.87%) Land $70,500 Building $232,400	$262,200 (+0.84%)
2024	$3,671.00	$286,100 Land $70,500 Building $215,600	$260,015

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 556 New Sherborn Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1984–2005)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 556 New Sherborn 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION serves 10,587 people · EPA ID MA1015000
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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