Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 162 James St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,633 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-031-00002 |
| Primary APN | 28-031-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,065 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,792 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 28-031-00002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 162 JAMES ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MG-1 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 733101 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 25582 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,633.00 (+5.94%) | $424,200 (+5.23%) Land $104,300 Building $319,900 | $443,979 |
| 2025 | $5,317.00 (+13.1%) | $403,100 (+22.97%) Land $98,100 Building $305,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,701.00 | $327,800 Land $85,300 Building $242,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 234 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 |
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