Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 251 May St, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,883 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-012-00004 |
| Primary APN | 48-012-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,259 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 48-012-00004 |
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| Street Address | 251 MAY ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-3233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 730902 |
251 May St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 JUNE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2955 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROSS MORTGAGE |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202655465 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73822 / 1 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 MAY ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-3233 |
| Document Number | 0000055465 |
| Book / Page | 73822 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 142 JUNE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2955 |
| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
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| Name | ROSS MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 251 MAY ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-3233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00069218-1 |
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| Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69218/1 |
| Instrument | 43684 |
| Name | CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 251 May St was $4,883, up 3% 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 | $4,883.00 (+3.04%) | $367,700 (+2.34%) Land $123,500 Building $244,200 | $447,753 (+7.9%) |
| 2025 | $4,739.00 | $359,300 Land $117,600 Building $241,700 | $414,960 (+2.95%) |
| 2024 | $403,085 | ||
| 2023 | $4,465.00 | $311,400 Land $102,300 Building $209,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 3 (2020–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 251 May St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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