Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 20 Knox St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,307 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-010-00006 |
| Primary APN | 27-010-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,114 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,736 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 27-010-00006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 KNOX ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 733101 |
20 Knox St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 KNOX ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 52289 / 157 |
| Transfer Doc | 052289-157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Knox St was $5,307, up 3.1% 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 | $5,307.00 (+3.07%) | $399,600 (+2.36%) Land $103,900 Building $295,700 | $428,842 (+17.13%) |
| 2025 | $5,149.00 | $390,400 Land $97,800 Building $292,600 | $366,130 (-3.55%) |
| 2024 | $379,620 | ||
| 2023 | $4,731.00 | $329,900 Land $85,000 Building $244,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Knox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · 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 20 Knox 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 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 365 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 |
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