Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 78 Bigelow Rd, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.55 acres (67,518 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,500 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,403 (2026) |
| APN | ATHO M:00056 B:00115 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00056 B:00115 L:00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 67,518 sqft (1.55 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4951 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 BIGELOW RD |
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-9754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 703300 |
78 Bigelow Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 BIGELOW RD, ATHOL, MA 01331-9754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20057 / 338 |
| Transfer Doc | 1955000392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Bigelow Rd was $3,403, up 2.7% 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 | $3,403.00 (+2.72%) | $268,600 (+3.03%) Land $66,600 Building $202,000 | $233,415 (-) |
| 2025 | $3,313.00 (+7.11%) | $260,700 (+8.13%) Land $64,000 Building $196,700 | $233,415 (+2.38%) |
| 2024 | $3,093.00 (+5.92%) | $241,100 (+15.91%) Land $64,000 Building $177,100 | $228,000 |
| 2023 | $2,920.00 | $208,000 Land $46,600 Building $161,400 |
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 78 Bigelow 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 risk around 78 Bigelow 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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