23 Columbus St, Worcester, MA 01603 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 23 Columbus St, Worcester, MA 01603

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	9 bd · 6 ba · 6,324 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.441 acres (19,230 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$615,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$10,350 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-017-0015A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-017-0015A`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:14 B:017 L:0015A`

Interior

Bedrooms	9 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Total Rooms	25 Rooms
Units	7 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	6,324 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	10,113 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,109 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	780 sqft
Basement Area	2,366 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,366 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	19,230 sqft (0.441 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14-017-0015A
Street Address	23 COLUMBUS ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01603-2157
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RL-7
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	15A
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4005
Census Tract	731101

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	8 CHILTERN HILL DR N, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1228
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 30, 1996 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer Date	May 27, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	65282-317
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	May 28, 2021
Property Address	23 COLUMBUS ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2157
Document Number	065282-317
Book / Page	65282 / 317
Instrument Date	May 27, 2021
Instrument	75060
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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

Mortgage

Document Number	0000075061
Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	75061

Lender

Name	CLINTON SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2026	$10,350.00 (-15.38%)	$779,400 (-15.95%) Land $94,000 Building $685,400
2025	$12,231.00 (+39.34%)	$927,300 (+51.49%) Land $89,500 Building $837,800
2023	$8,778.00	$612,100 Land $66,500 Building $545,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 284 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30