172 James St, Worcester, MA 01603 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 172 James St, Worcester, MA 01603

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.073 acres (3,165 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$173,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$3,414 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Refinance
Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28-031-002B1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-031-002B1
Alternative APN
  • WORC M:28 B:031 L:002B1

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,020 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,544 sqft
1st Floor Area500 sqft
Basement Area500 sqft
Unfinished Basement500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,165 sqft (0.073 acres)
Garage TypeBasement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number28-031-002B1
Street Address172 JAMES ST
CityWORCESTER
StateMA
Zip01603-1023
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMG-1
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number2B1
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Township / Civil DivisionWORCESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract733101

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address172 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
DIGITAL FCU
Dec 27, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
DIGITAL FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018136956
Deed Book / Page59875 / 202
Prior Transfer DateDec 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc59875-202
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Property Address172 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number065432-106
DateJun 21, 2021
Book Page65432/106
Instrument85613
Lender
NameDIGITAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Recording DateDec 27, 2018
Property Address172 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023
Document Number59875-202
Book / Page59875 / 202
Instrument DateDec 26, 2018
Instrument136956
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address172 JAMES ST # T, T, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023

Mortgage

Document Number136957
DateDec 27, 2018
Instrument136957
Lender
NameDIGITAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester County
MunicipalityWorcester City
Unified School DistrictWorcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,414.00 (+5.14%)$257,100 (+4.43%) Land $63,500 Building $193,600$334,946
2025$3,247.00 (+11.01%)$246,200 (+20.69%) Land $59,700 Building $186,500
2023$2,925.00$204,000 Land $51,900 Building $152,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION
serves 206,518 people · EPA ID MA2348000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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