Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 17 Ball St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,473 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Feb 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $4,705 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-040-00036 |
| Primary APN | 8-040-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,473 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,799 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,018 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 8-040-00036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BALL ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 731002 |
17 Ball St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1989.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BALL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Ball St was $4,705, up 3.9% 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 | $4,705.00 (+3.93%) | $354,300 (+3.23%) Land $96,500 Building $257,800 | $379,351 (-1.82%) |
| 2025 | $4,527.00 | $343,200 Land $90,800 Building $252,400 | $386,365 (+20.83%) |
| 2024 | $319,770 | ||
| 2023 | $4,248.00 | $296,200 Land $78,900 Building $217,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Ball St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · other causes |
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 17 Ball St 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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