Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 14,300 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.374 acres (16,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $23,483 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-031-00020 |
| Primary APN | 11-031-00020 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 14,300 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 16,295 sqft (0.374 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Account Number | 11-031-00020 |
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| Street Address | 244 PARK AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-1927 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | BG-3 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 730802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Elm Park listed 1970 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 70000096 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
244 Park Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1992.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 PARK AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1927 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14296 / 189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 244 Park Ave was $23,483, up 1.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,483.00 (+1.06%) | $808,100 (-0.5%) Land $289,500 Building $518,600 |
| 2025 | $23,237.00 | $812,200 Land $269,300 Building $542,900 |
| 2023 | $19,897.00 | $636,500 Land $234,200 Building $402,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 244 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 244 Park 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
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| 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 |
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| 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 405 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: AT&T, Verizon.
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