Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 18 Ball St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,090 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Oct 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-039-00009 |
| Primary APN | 8-039-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,678 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 8-039-00009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 BALL ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 731002 |
18 Ball St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 KINNICUTT RD, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1546 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202678042 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74134 / 33 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 18 BALL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3117 |
| Document Number | 0000078042 |
| Book / Page | 74134 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 KINNICUTT RD, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1546 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 18 BALL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3117 |
| Document Number | 072645-301 |
| Book / Page | 72645 / 301 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 86676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 51 CANAL RD, SAGAMORE BEACH, MA 02562-2459 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18 BALL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3117 |
| Document Number | 069780-104 |
| Book / Page | 69780 / 104 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 87438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 51 CANAL RD, SAGAMORE BEACH, MA 02562-2459 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Ball St was $6,090, up 5.6% 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 | $6,090.00 (+5.6%) | $458,600 (+4.89%) Land $95,200 Building $363,400 | $440,471 |
| 2025 | $5,767.00 | $437,200 Land $89,600 Building $347,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,127.00 | $357,500 Land $77,900 Building $279,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Ball St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 18 Ball St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 320 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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