180 James St, Worcester, MA 01603 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 180 James St, Worcester, MA 01603

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	7 bd · 2 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1850
Lot Size	0.201 acres (8,764 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$381,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,501 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-031-00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-031-00005`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:28 B:031 L:00005`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,406 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,329 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,375 sqft
Basement Area	1,375 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,375 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1850
Effective Year Built	Effective 1850
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,764 sqft (0.201 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	28-031-00005
Street Address	180 JAMES ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01603-1023
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	MG10
Legal Block	31
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	733101

Owner

180 James St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	180 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 3, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202185218
Deed Book / Page	65426 / 214
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2021
Property Address	180 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023
Document Number	065426-214
Book / Page	65426 / 214
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2021
Instrument	85218
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV 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	180 JAMES ST # 182, 182, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1023

Mortgage

Document Number	0000085219
Date	Jun 18, 2021
Instrument	85219

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 180 James St was $6,501, up 5.6% 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	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,501.00 (+5.64%)	$489,500 (+4.91%) Land $104,300 Building $385,200	$521,341
2025	$6,154.00	$466,600 Land $98,100 Building $368,500
2023	$5,471.00	$381,500 Land $85,300 Building $296,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 180 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 180 James 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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.

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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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