Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 12 Adams St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,456 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U07 B:00173 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U07 B:00173 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,879 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 173 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
12 Adams St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 ADAMS ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55945 / 28 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055945-28 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Adams St was $4,012, up 10,457.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,012.00 (+10,457.89%) | $365,400 (+11.47%) Land $43,800 Building $321,600 | $417,017 |
| 2025 | $38.00 (-98.9%) | $327,800 (+8.69%) Land $34,300 Building $293,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,450.00 (+5.28%) | $301,600 (+11%) Land $34,300 Building $267,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,277.00 | $271,700 Land $34,300 Building $237,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 12 Adams 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 | SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people · EPA ID MA2280000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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