Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 61 Western Ave, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,366 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,582 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | ATHO M:00012 B:00172 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00012 B:00172 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,527 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,366 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 WESTERN AVE |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 703200 |
61 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 WESTERN AVE, ATHOL, MA 01331-1017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28180 / 365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 61 WESTERN AVE, ATHOL, MA 01331-1017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0066658-26 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66658/26 |
| Instrument | 168487 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Property Address | 61 WESTERN AVE, ATHOL, MA 01331-1017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 58522-149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 58522/149 |
| Instrument | 22214 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 61 Western Ave was $3,582, up 5.4% 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 | $3,582.00 (+5.45%) | $282,700 (+5.76%) Land $51,300 Building $231,400 | $315,780 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,397.00 (+2.5%) | $267,300 (+3.48%) Land $49,300 Building $218,000 | $315,780 (+1.09%) |
| 2024 | $3,314.00 (+3.89%) | $258,300 (+13.69%) Land $49,300 Building $209,000 | $312,360 |
| 2023 | $3,190.00 | $227,200 Land $35,800 Building $191,400 |
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 61 Western Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 61 Western Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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