Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 23 Shaffner St, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1868 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,528 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-018-00038 |
| Primary APN | 9-018-00038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,156 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,004 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1868 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1868 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,528 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 9-018-00038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 SHAFFNER ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-3601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 730402 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 SHAFFNER ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605-3601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 26968 / 37 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 23 SHAFFNER ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605-3601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 066715-332 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66715/332 |
| Instrument | 172676 |
| Name | CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 193 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2038 |
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 | $5,215.00 (+3.1%) | $392,700 (+2.4%) Land $104,200 Building $288,500 | $446,465 (-1.78%) |
| 2025 | $5,058.00 (+8.77%) | $383,500 (+18.25%) Land $98,000 Building $285,500 | $454,575 (+7.99%) |
| 2024 | $420,945 | ||
| 2023 | $4,650.00 | $324,300 Land $85,200 Building $239,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 28 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 224 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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