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Last sold for $1,750,000 on Oct 27, 2022

159 BROOKLINE ST

TOWNSEND, MA 01469
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,748 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,750,000 · Oct 27, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,738 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,083,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$987,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.113 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi
E
Spaulding Memorial SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.6 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: North Middlesex School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01469These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.309 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,595
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,337
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

159 Brookline St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Townsend 01469
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Townsend 01469

How it measures up in Townsend 01469

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Townsend 01469.

Living area3,748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 159 Brookline St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTownsend 01469Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,748 ft²98% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.22 ac68% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than193013% of homes32% of homes

About 159 Brookline St

When did 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA last sell?

159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA last sold on Oct 27, 2022 for $1,750,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA?

159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,748 square feet of living space and a 2.22-acre lot.

When was 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA built?

159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA?

159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA is assigned to Hawthorne Brook Middle School (middle), rated C-; Spaulding Memorial School (elementary), rated C-; North Middlesex Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in North Middlesex School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA compare to other homes in Townsend 01469?

Among the 2,539 homes in Townsend 01469, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,748 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (2.22 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1930 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Brookline St, Townsend, MA was $15,738. The county assessed it at $1,083,900.

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