Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 59 Highland St, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.579 acres (25,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,640 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | ATHO M:00037 B:00019 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00037 B:00019 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,001 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,200 sqft (0.579 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3505 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 HIGHLAND ST |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-2620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
59 Highland St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 HIGHLAND ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SYNERGY ONE LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 50548 / 117 |
| Transfer Doc | 050548-117 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 59 HIGHLAND ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 065430-167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65430/167 |
| Instrument | 85509 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 59 HIGHLAND ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 62049-121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62049/121 |
| Instrument | 27369 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 59 HIGHLAND ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2620 |
| Document Number | 60113-209 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 59 HIGHLAND ST ATHOL MA 013312620, ATHOL, MA 01331-2620 |
| Document Number | 60113-209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 060113/000209 |
| Instrument | 434 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LNDG |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 4, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 59 Highland St was $3,640, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Athol Town |
| Unified School District | Athol-Royalston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,640.00 (+3.91%) | $287,300 (+4.25%) Land $59,100 Building $228,200 | $293,668 |
| 2025 | $3,503.00 (+1.16%) | $275,600 (+2.11%) Land $56,800 Building $218,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,463.00 (+9.28%) | $269,900 (+19.58%) Land $56,800 Building $213,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,169.00 | $225,700 Land $41,000 Building $184,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 59 Highland St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1985 · river or lake 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 risk around 59 Highland 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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