Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA 01604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,369 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,659 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-013-00018 |
| Primary APN | 34-013-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,369 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,994 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,145 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,659 sqft (0.268 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 34-013-00018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BENSON ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01604-3303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELK TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 732801 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BENSON ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-3303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 17 BENSON ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-3303 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 56826-294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 56826/294 |
| Instrument | 24030 |
| Name | BAY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2032 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,310.00 (+8.81%) | $478,400 (+18.3%) Land $118,800 Building $359,600 |
| 2023 | $5,799.00 | $404,400 Land $103,300 Building $301,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | 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 456 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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