Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 172 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,546 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Dec 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $5,309 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-026-00216 |
| Primary APN | 36-026-00216 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,546 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,855 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 36-026-00216 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 SAINT NICHOLAS AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01606-1808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 216 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 730200 |
172 Saint Nicholas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1991.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 SAINT NICHOLAS AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01606-1808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13826 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 172 SAINT NICHOLAS AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01606-1808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 58343-305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 58343/305 |
| Instrument | 6578 |
| Name | UMASS/FIVE COLL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Saint Nicholas Ave was $5,309, up 3.7% 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 | $5,309.00 (+3.69%) | $399,800 (+2.99%) Land $124,600 Building $275,200 | $415,616 (-4.21%) |
| 2025 | $5,120.00 | $388,200 Land $118,700 Building $269,500 | $433,865 (+33.97%) |
| 2024 | $323,855 | ||
| 2023 | $4,701.00 | $327,800 Land $103,200 Building $224,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Saint Nicholas Ave 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 172 Saint Nicholas 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 | 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 533 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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