Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.415 acres (18,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,045 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-001-00002 |
| Primary APN | 20-001-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,870 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Basement Area | 826 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 826 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,080 sqft (0.415 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 20-001-00002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 FOREST ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 FOREST ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,045.00 (+5.26%) | $379,900 (+4.54%) Land $130,300 Building $249,600 | $451,956 |
| 2025 | $4,793.00 (+10.39%) | $363,400 (+20.01%) Land $124,000 Building $239,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,342.00 | $302,800 Land $106,800 Building $196,000 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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