Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 20 S Buffum St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,542 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,853 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-023-00002 |
| Primary APN | 8-023-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,393 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,542 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 8-023-00002 |
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| Street Address | 20 S BUFFUM ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 731002 |
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 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWREZ LLC |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 27908 / 385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 20 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 65137-123 |
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| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65137/123 |
| Instrument | 64813 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 20 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 56934-383 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 56934/383 |
| Instrument | 33580 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
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 | $3,853.00 (+2.94%) | $290,100 (+2.22%) Land $68,200 Building $221,900 | $343,102 (-14.48%) |
| 2025 | $3,743.00 (+8.34%) | $283,800 (+17.81%) Land $64,200 Building $219,600 | $401,185 (+31.31%) |
| 2024 | $305,520 | ||
| 2023 | $3,455.00 | $240,900 Land $55,800 Building $185,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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.
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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