Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 8 Scales Ln, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,567 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,049 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0018 B:0038 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0018 B:0038 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,567 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,698 sqft |
| Basement Area | 726 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 726 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,579 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 SCALES LN |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ID |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 301102 |
8 Scales Ln is owned by a company that bought it in February 2004.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 SCALES LN, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200428283 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41989 / 145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Scales Ln was $5,049, up 4.6% 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 | $5,049.00 (+4.64%) | $367,200 (+10.5%) Land $109,900 Building $257,300 | $357,200 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,825.00 (+2.64%) | $332,300 (+1.87%) Land $96,800 Building $235,500 | $357,200 (+1.57%) |
| 2024 | $4,701.00 (-0.34%) | $326,200 (+5.53%) Land $96,800 Building $229,400 | $351,690 |
| 2023 | $4,717.00 | $309,100 Land $88,100 Building $221,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Scales Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 8 Scales Ln 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 | 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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