Worcester County and Leicester Town property record for 17 Lake Ave, Leicester, MA 01524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,044 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $32 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000A16 L:0 |
| Primary APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000A16 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,044 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01524-1903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | A16 |
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 735100 |
17 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Lake Ave was $32, down 99% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Leicester Town |
| Unified School District | Leicester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32.00 (-98.98%) | $278,500 (+11.94%) Land $49,400 Building $229,100 | $288,325 |
| 2024 | $3,122.00 (+5.4%) | $248,800 (+8.03%) Land $43,300 Building $205,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,962.00 | $230,300 Land $43,300 Building $187,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Lake Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LEICESTER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID MA2151000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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