Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 16 High St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,312 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,900 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,829 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U13 B:00094 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U13 B:00094 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,698 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,698 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,124 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 HIGH ST |
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| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spencer Town Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2003 · 131 contributing resources · NRIS 03000685 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 HIGH ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 24421 / 332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,829.00 (+10,536.11%) | $348,700 (+11.58%) Land $48,700 Building $300,000 | $384,030 |
| 2025 | $36.00 (-98.96%) | $312,500 (+3.24%) Land $38,100 Building $274,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,463.00 (+5.03%) | $302,700 (+10.72%) Land $38,100 Building $264,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,297.00 | $273,400 Land $38,100 Building $235,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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