Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 147 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Dec 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $3,295 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-006-00002 |
| Primary APN | 11-006-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,156 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Basement Area | 638 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,771 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11-006-00002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 INSTITUTE RD |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-2119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 730802 |
147 Institute Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 INSTITUTE RD, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14817 / 24 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 62870-145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 147 INSTITUTE RD, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2119 |
| Document Number | 62870-145 |
| Book / Page | 062870 / 000145 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 80604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 147 INSTITUTE RD WORCESTER MA 016022119, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2119 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 147 INSTITUTE RD, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2119 |
| Document Number | 62870-141 |
| Book / Page | 062870 / 000141 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 80602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 147 INSTITUTE RD WORCESTER MA 016022119, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2119 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 147 Institute Rd was $3,295, up 5.4% 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 | $3,295.00 (+5.37%) | $248,100 (+4.64%) Land $84,600 Building $163,500 | $364,295 |
| 2025 | $3,127.00 | $237,100 Land $80,600 Building $156,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,825.00 | $197,000 Land $70,100 Building $126,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 Institute Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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 147 Institute Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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