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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

8 CANAL ST

TOWNSEND, MA 01474
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,424 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,885 (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.$336,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,400

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.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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

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

E
Spaulding Memorial SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: North Middlesex School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01474These 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.90
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 100.70

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,034
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.215 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,822
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,071
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

8 Canal 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 79% of homes in West Townsend 01474
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in West Townsend 01474
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in West Townsend 01474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Townsend 01474.

Living area2,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,926 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 1.6 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 8 Canal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Townsend 01474Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,424 ft²79% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac8% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than199072% of homes82% of homes

About 8 Canal St

When did 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA last sell?

8 Canal St, Townsend, MA last sold on Dec 31, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA?

8 Canal St, Townsend, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,424 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA built?

8 Canal St, Townsend, MA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA?

8 Canal St, Townsend, MA is assigned to Spaulding Memorial School (elementary), rated C-; Hawthorne Brook Middle School (middle), 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 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA compare to other homes in West Townsend 01474?

Among the 759 homes in West Townsend 01474, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,424 ft² against a typical 1,926 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 1.6 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1990 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Canal St, Townsend, MA was $4,885. The county assessed it at $336,400.

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