Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 198 May St, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,139 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,300 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-004-00007 |
| Primary APN | 14-004-00007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,785 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,139 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 14-004-00007 |
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| Street Address | 198 MAY ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-4340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 731102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Fairlawn listed 1980 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 80000594 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 MAY ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-4340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200556982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36099 / 324 |
| Transfer Doc | 1392000286 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,300.00 (+6.41%) | $326,000 (+15.68%) Land $90,700 Building $235,300 | $383,705 (+0.2%) |
| 2024 | $382,945 | ||
| 2023 | $4,041.00 | $281,800 Land $78,900 Building $202,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1996–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 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 | WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION serves 206,518 people · EPA ID MA2348000 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 440 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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