Middlesex County and Groton Town property record for 679 Townsend Rd, Groton, MA 01450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,255 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,091 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GROT M:202 B:8 L |
| Primary APN | GROT M:202 B:8 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,255 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 627 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 679 TOWNSEND RD |
| City | GROTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01450-1109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GROTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 326101 |
679 Townsend Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Groton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 TOWNSEND RD, GROTON, MA 01450-1109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 679 Townsend Rd was $9,091, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Groton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton-Dunstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,091.00 (+5.99%) | $615,100 (+9.37%) Land $222,000 Building $393,100 | $746,035 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,577.00 (+1.06%) | $562,400 (-) Land $211,400 Building $351,000 | $746,035 (+0.8%) |
| 2024 | $8,487.00 (+6.34%) | $562,400 (+10.21%) Land $211,400 Building $351,000 | $740,145 |
| 2023 | $7,981.00 | $510,300 Land $211,400 Building $298,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 679 Townsend Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 679 Townsend Rd 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 65% of the US · above 99.3% 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 | WEST GROTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 1,853 people · EPA ID MA2115001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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