159 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA 01562 Property Records

Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 159 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA 01562

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	2.75 acres (120,113 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill	$4,888 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SPEN M:00R61 B:00001 L:00002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SPEN M:00R61 B:00001 L:00002`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,476 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,392 sqft
Basement Area	1,476 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,476 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	120,113 sqft (2.75 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 NORTHWEST RD
City	SPENCER
State	MA
Zip	01562-1020
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR
Legal Subdivision	GENNARO J GROCCIA
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	SPENCER MA
Township / Civil Division	SPENCER
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5016
Census Tract	726100

Owner

159 Northwest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.

Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	159 NORTHWEST RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-1020
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 31, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 31, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	49057 / 241
Last Transfer Date	Jan 20, 2021
Transfer Doc	64323-254
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SPENCER MA
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2021
Property Address	159 NORTHWEST RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-1020
Document Number	064323-254
Book / Page	64323 / 254
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2021
Instrument	12032
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 NORTHWEST RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-1020

Mortgage

Document Number	064323-257
Date	Jan 26, 2021
Book Page	64323/257
Instrument	12033

Lender

Name	EVOLVE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Northwest Rd was $4,888, up 9,676% from the year before.

Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
County Subdivision	Spencer Town
Unified School District	Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,888.00 (+9,676%)	$445,200 (+4.24%) Land $69,600 Building $375,600	$485,124 (+26.68%)
2025	$50.00 (-98.91%)	$427,100 (+6.69%) Land $55,600 Building $371,500	$382,945
2024	$4,579.00 (+5.17%)	$400,300 (+10.89%) Land $55,600 Building $344,700
2023	$4,354.00	$361,000 Land $55,600 Building $305,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Northwest 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
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

Wildfire risk around 159 Northwest Rd 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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