Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 240 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,495 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-029-00012 |
| Primary APN | 17-029-00012 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 592 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,386 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 17-029-00012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 LAKE AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01604-1102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 732201 |
240 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 LAKE AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01604-1102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 200815842 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42423 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Lake Ave was $4,495, up 2.2% 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 | $4,495.00 (+2.21%) | $338,500 (+1.53%) Land $106,800 Building $231,700 | $400,318 (-45.85%) |
| 2025 | $4,398.00 | $333,400 Land $101,700 Building $231,700 | $739,290 (-) |
| 2024 | $739,290 | ||
| 2023 | $4,137.00 | $288,500 Land $88,500 Building $200,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 Lake Ave 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 240 Lake Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 329 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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