178 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 178 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	9 bd · 3 ba · 4,110 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,888 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$525,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,122 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Transfer Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-004-00048`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-004-00048`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:11 B:004 L:00048`

Interior

Bedrooms	9 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	18 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,110 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,777 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,370 sqft
Basement Area	1,621 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,621 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1905
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Stone
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,888 sqft (0.112 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Electric
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	11-004-00048
Street Address	178 RUSSELL ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01609-1478
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RL-7
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	731602

Owner

178 Russell St, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	91 SEWALL ST, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-1334
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 20, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM METRO CU
Oct 6, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021140727
Deed Book / Page	66238 / 30
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 30, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	66238-30
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	May 20, 2026
Property Address	178 RUSSELL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1478
Document Number	073602-120
Book / Page	73602 / 120
Instrument Date	May 20, 2026
Instrument	202639930
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	91 SEWALL ST, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-1334

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Property Address	178 RUSSELL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1478
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	067409-281
Date	Apr 8, 2022
Book Page	67409/281
Instrument	39371

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.25%
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2029
Index	Other

October 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Oct 6, 2021
Property Address	178 RUSSELL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1478
Document Number	0066238-30
Book / Page	66238 / 30
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2021
Instrument	140727
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	91 SEWALL ST, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-1334

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Russell St was $7,122, up 3.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
Municipality	Worcester City
Unified School District	Worcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$7,122.00 (+3.58%)	$536,300 (+2.88%) Land $84,900 Building $451,400
2025	$6,876.00	$521,300 Land $79,900 Building $441,400
2023	$6,067.00	$423,100 Land $69,500 Building $353,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 178 Russell 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

The area around 178 Russell St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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