Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 252 Brightwood Ave, Worcester, MA 01604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,900 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,935 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44-002-00252 |
| Primary APN | 44-002-00252 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,434 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 44-002-00252 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 BRIGHTWOOD AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01604-3327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MASSASOIT GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 252 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 732802 |
252 Brightwood Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 BRIGHTWOOD AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01604-3327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 26787 / 212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Brightwood Ave was $4,935, up 2.3% 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 | $4,935.00 (+2.3%) | $371,600 (+1.61%) Land $124,600 Building $247,000 | $388,287 (-3.4%) |
| 2025 | $4,824.00 | $365,700 Land $118,700 Building $247,000 | $401,945 (-3.73%) |
| 2024 | $417,525 | ||
| 2023 | $4,619.00 | $322,100 Land $103,200 Building $218,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Brightwood 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 252 Brightwood 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 456 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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