Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 17 May St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,588 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,932 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Jun 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $4,992 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U06 B:00003 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U06 B:00003 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,932 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-2280 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Main Street-Cherry Street Historic District listed 1996 · 16 contributing resources · NRIS 96000826 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 May St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1978.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 MAY ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2280 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6489 / 383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 May St was $4,992, up 10,3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,992.00 (+10,3%) | $454,600 (+10.8%) Land $47,200 Building $407,400 |
| 2025 | $48.00 (-98.89%) | $410,300 (+8.66%) Land $36,900 Building $373,400 |
| 2024 | $4,320.00 (+5.68%) | $377,600 (+11.39%) Land $36,900 Building $340,700 |
| 2023 | $4,088.00 | $339,000 Land $36,900 Building $302,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 17 May St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people · EPA ID MA2280000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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