Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 243 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,845 sqft · built 1834 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,029 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,235 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U15 B:00036 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U15 B:00036 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,845 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,607 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1834 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1834 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,029 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 243 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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.
243 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201651156 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55351 / 145 |
| Transfer Doc | 55351-145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Main St was $5,235, up 9,967.3% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,235.00 (+9,967.31%) | $476,800 (+7.58%) Land $52,000 Building $424,800 | $446,238 (-6.76%) |
| 2025 | $52.00 (-98.9%) | $443,200 (+6.9%) Land $45,300 Building $397,900 | $478,610 |
| 2024 | $4,743.00 (+5.66%) | $414,600 (+11.39%) Land $45,300 Building $369,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,489.00 | $372,200 Land $45,300 Building $326,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 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 243 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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