Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town property record for 79 Shepard Ln, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,135 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:22 L:085000 |
| Primary APN | M:22 L:085000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,008 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,135 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 SHEPARD LN |
| City | SHREWSBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES B- |
| Legal Block | 85000 |
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHREWSBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 739402 |
79 Shepard Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SHEPARD LN, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 64343 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHREWSBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 SHEPARD LN, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545 |
| Document Number | 064343-310 |
| Book / Page | 64343 / 310 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7 SHEPARD LN, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000013459 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13459 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Shepard Ln was $5,228, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Shrewsbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Shrewsbury Town |
| Unified School District | Shrewsbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,228.00 (+8.46%) | $434,200 (+11.53%) Land $261,600 Building $172,600 | $499,415 |
| 2024 | $4,820.00 (+0.37%) | $389,300 (+6.37%) Land $249,100 Building $140,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,802.00 | $366,000 Land $249,100 Building $116,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Shepard Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · 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 79 Shepard Ln is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SHREWSBURY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 38,325 people · EPA ID MA2271000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SELCO Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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