Middlesex County and Townsend Town property record for 85 Wallace Hill Rd, Townsend, MA 01469
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,223 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 1.68 acres (73,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $379,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,222 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOWN M:0034 B:0079 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | TOWN M:0034 B:0079 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,223 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,409 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 73,181 sqft (1.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 WALLACE HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01469-1159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB2 |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | TOWNSEND MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 301101 |
85 Wallace Hill Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Townsend Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 WALLACE HILL RD, TOWNSEND, MA 01469-1159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024137838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83539 / 151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 083539-151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Wallace Hill Rd was $6,222, up 1.1% 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 | $6,222.00 (+1.14%) | $452,500 (+6.8%) Land $112,000 Building $315,000 | $359,670 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,152.00 (+3.29%) | $423,700 (+2.52%) Land $98,900 Building $324,800 | $359,670 (+2.32%) |
| 2024 | $5,956.00 (+8.06%) | $413,300 (+14.42%) Land $98,900 Building $314,400 | $351,500 |
| 2023 | $5,512.00 | $361,200 Land $85,900 Building $275,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Wallace Hill Rd 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 85 Wallace Hill Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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