Worcester County and Athol Town property record for 85 South St, Athol, MA 01331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,262 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,969 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $494,900 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,902 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale |
| APN | ATHO M:00023 B:00186 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | ATHO M:00023 B:00186 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,969 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ATHOL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01331-2232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | G |
| Legal Block | 186 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHOL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 703100 |
85 South St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Worcester County and Athol Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 SOUTH ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525920 |
| Deed Book / Page | 71817 / 324 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 071817-324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 85 SOUTH ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2232 |
| Document Number | 0000053910 |
| Book / Page | 73799 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 SOUTH ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2232 |
| Document Number | 0000053910, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 73799/91 |
| Instrument | 202653910 |
| Name | SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHOL MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 SOUTH ST, ATHOL, MA 01331-2232 |
| Document Number | 0069413-72 |
| Book / Page | 69413 / 72 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 58800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 WINN ST, BURLINGTON, MA 01803-3116 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 South St was $4,902, up 74.3% 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 | $4,902.00 (+74.26%) | $386,900 (+74.83%) Land $53,300 Building $333,600 | $468,065 (-) |
| 2025 | $2,813.00 (-6.08%) | $221,300 (-5.18%) Land $51,300 Building $170,000 | $468,065 (+5.35%) |
| 2024 | $2,995.00 (+2.71%) | $233,400 (+12.37%) Land $51,300 Building $182,100 | $444,315 |
| 2023 | $2,916.00 | $207,700 Land $37,200 Building $170,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 85 South St; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
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 |
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 85 South 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 |
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 | ATHOL DPW WATER DIVISION serves 10,587 people · EPA ID MA1015000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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