Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 8 Highland St, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.505 acres (22,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,040 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0002 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0052 B:0002 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,002 sqft (0.505 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 HIGHLAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
8 Highland St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2000.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 935, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-0935 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Property Address | 8 HIGHLAND ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71611-405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71611/405 |
| Instrument | 141706 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Property Address | 8 HIGHLAND ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1001 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75401-132 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75401/132 |
| Instrument | 141242 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Highland St was $7,040, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | North Middlesex School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,040.00 (+1.5%) | $512,000 (+7.18%) Land $103,500 Building $408,500 | $439,850 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,936.00 (+2.89%) | $477,700 (+2.12%) Land $91,100 Building $386,600 | $439,850 (+12.62%) |
| 2024 | $6,741.00 (-1.16%) | $467,800 (+4.68%) Land $91,100 Building $376,700 | $390,545 |
| 2023 | $6,820.00 | $446,900 Land $82,800 Building $364,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Highland St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,832 people · EPA ID MA2299000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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