Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 56 Elm St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Jun 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $5,500 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0010 B:0043 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0010 B:0043 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
56 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 ELM ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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 25, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1990 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085523-570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 ELM ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469 |
| Document Number | 085523-570 |
| Book / Page | 85523 / 570 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202647452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 ELM ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Elm St was $5,500, up 6.3% 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 | $5,500.00 (+6.28%) | $400,000 (+12.23%) Land $110,000 Building $290,000 | $451,250 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,175.00 (+1.97%) | $356,400 (+1.19%) Land $96,900 Building $259,500 | $451,250 (+3.55%) |
| 2024 | $5,075.00 (+7.7%) | $352,200 (+14.05%) Land $96,900 Building $255,300 | $435,765 |
| 2023 | $4,712.00 | $308,800 Land $88,200 Building $220,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 56 Elm St 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 66% of the US · above 98.9% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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