Worcester County and Oxford Town property record for 8 Howarth Rd, Oxford, MA 01540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,459 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,686 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,155 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | OXFO M:33B B:A02 |
| Primary APN | OXFO M:33B B:A02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,459 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,686 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 33BA02 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 HOWARTH RD |
| City | OXFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01540-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | A02 |
| Jurisdiction | OXFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | OXFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 753200 |
8 Howarth Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Worcester County and Oxford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HOWARTH RD, OXFORD, MA 01540-1902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Howarth Rd was $4,155, up 11,129.7% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Oxford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Oxford Town |
| Unified School District | Oxford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,155.00 (+11,129.73%) | $339,700 (+15.5%) Land $71,800 Building $267,900 | $355,348 (-15.96%) |
| 2025 | $37.00 (-99.02%) | $294,100 (+5.26%) Land $71,800 Building $222,300 | $422,845 |
| 2024 | $3,766.00 (+8.03%) | $279,400 (+9.31%) Land $66,600 Building $212,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,486.00 | $255,600 Land $56,600 Building $199,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Howarth 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 November 30, 2025 · 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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1982 · 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 Howarth 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION WATER COMPANY OXFORD private · serves 7,384 people · EPA ID MA2226000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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