Middlesex County and Groton Town property record for 861 Townsend Rd, Groton, MA 01450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,589 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GROT M:203 B:2 L |
| Primary APN | GROT M:203 B:2 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,436 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 71,002 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 666 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 861 TOWNSEND RD |
| City | GROTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01450-1100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND GROTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GROTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 326101 |
861 Townsend Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Groton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 TOWNSEND RD, GROTON, MA 01450-1100 |
| 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 861 Townsend Rd was $8,589, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Groton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton-Dunstable School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,589.00 (+5.71%) | $581,100 (+9.07%) Land $232,600 Building $348,500 | $724,090 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,125.00 (-0.34%) | $532,800 (-1.39%) Land $221,700 Building $311,100 | $724,090 (+14.88%) |
| 2024 | $8,153.00 (+5.11%) | $540,300 (+8.93%) Land $221,700 Building $318,600 | $630,325 |
| 2023 | $7,757.00 | $496,000 Land $221,700 Building $274,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 861 Townsend 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 | 4 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 861 Townsend 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 | 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 | WEST GROTON WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 1,853 people · EPA ID MA2115001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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