Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 129 Hope Ave, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,636 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,896 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Refinance May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 27-001-00005 |
| Primary APN | 27-001-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,839 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Basement Area | 808 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,636 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Account Number | 27-001-00005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 HOPE AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 733101 |
129 Hope Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 HOPE AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DREW MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES INC |
| May 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 65093-258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 129 HOPE AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 069098-118 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69098/118 |
| Instrument | 34520 |
| Name | DREW MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 129 HOPE AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2212 |
| Document Number | 65093-258 |
| Book / Page | 65093 / 258 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 61914 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 129 HOPE AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2212 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Hope Ave was $5,896, up 9.9% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| Municipality | Worcester City |
| Unified School District | Worcester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,896.00 (+9.92%) | $444,002 (+9.17%) Land $155,802 Building $288,200 | $387,008 (-3.24%) |
| 2025 | $5,364.00 | $406,695 Land $146,595 Building $260,100 | $399,950 (+3.77%) |
| 2024 | $385,415 | ||
| 2023 | $4,973.00 | $346,818 Land $127,518 Building $219,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Hope Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 129 Hope Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION serves 206,518 people · EPA ID MA2348000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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