Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 17 Balder Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,181 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-07B-45+46 |
| Primary APN | 21-07B-45+46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,181 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 21-07B-45+46 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BALDER RD |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 7B |
| Legal Lot Number | 45+46 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BALDER RD, WORCESTER, MA 01605-3806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 55937 / 16 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000236838 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 17 BALDER RD, WORCESTER, MA 01605-3806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 064150-104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64150/104 |
| Instrument | 1047 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,027.00 (+6.82%) | $381,100 (+16.12%) Land $123,600 Building $257,500 | $418,570 (+5.1%) |
| 2024 | $398,240 | ||
| 2023 | $4,706.00 | $328,200 Land $106,400 Building $221,800 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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