Worcester County and Barre Town property record for 179 James St, Barre, MA 01005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,877 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 1.81 acres (79,204 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,256 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Apr 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| APN | BARR M:00EA B:0139 L |
| Primary APN | BARR M:00EA B:0139 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,877 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,488 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,030 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 79,204 sqft (1.81 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2317 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 JAMES ST |
| City | BARRE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01005-8879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | BARRE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BARRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 722100 |
179 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Worcester County and Barre Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 JAMES ST, BARRE, MA 01005-8879 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 24, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201947453 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60456 / 390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARRE MA |
| Property Address | 179 JAMES ST, BARRE, MA 01005-8879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 64983-55 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64983/55 |
| Instrument | 54690 |
| Name | HARBORONE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARRE MA |
| Property Address | 179 JAMES ST, BARRE, MA 01005-8879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 62254-377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62254/377 |
| Instrument | 40273 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARRE MA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 179 JAMES ST, BARRE, MA 01005-8879 |
| Document Number | 60456-390 |
| Book / Page | 60456 / 390 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 47453 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 179 JAMES ST, BARRE, MA 01005-8879 |
| Document Number | 47454 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 47454 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 James St was $6,256, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Barre Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Barre Town |
| Unified School District | Quabbin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,256.00 (+2.98%) | $468,600 (+4.83%) Land $67,600 Building $401,000 | $453,884 (+0.94%) |
| 2025 | $6,075.00 | $447,000 Land $64,000 Building $383,000 | $449,635 (+2.4%) |
| 2024 | $439,090 | ||
| 2023 | $5,329.00 | $336,000 Land $47,400 Building $288,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 179 James St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| 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 179 James 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 | 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 | BARRE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,610 people · EPA ID MA2021000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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