Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 238 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 5 ba · 5,306 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,763 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,620 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U06 B:00041 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U06 B:00041 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 21 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,306 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,339 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | High Rise |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,763 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 238 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-1749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Main Street-Cherry Street Historic District listed 1996 · 16 contributing resources · NRIS 96000826 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
238 Main St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009104725 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44798 / 6 |
| Transfer Doc | 046002-270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Property Address | 238 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0071916-37 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Book Page | 71916/37 |
| Instrument | 33080 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Main St was $5,620, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,620.00 (+1.61%) | $511,800 (+8.64%) Land $49,000 Building $462,800 |
| 2025 | $5,531.00 (+9.85%) | $471,100 (+7.04%) Land $38,400 Building $432,700 |
| 2024 | $5,035.00 (+6.16%) | $440,100 (+11.9%) Land $38,400 Building $401,700 |
| 2023 | $4,743.00 | $393,300 Land $38,400 Building $354,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 238 Main St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people · EPA ID MA2280000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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