Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 253 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,762 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,667 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Refinance Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U15 B:00039 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U15 B:00039 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,762 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,710 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,380 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 253 MAIN ST |
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| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| 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.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CLINTON SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 202289047 |
| Deed Book / Page | 68060 / 241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 068060-241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Property Address | 253 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 069452-115 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69452/115 |
| Instrument | 61854 |
| Name | CLINTON SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1832 |
| Document Number | 068060-241 |
| Book / Page | 68060 / 241 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 89047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 253 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1832 |
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 | $5,667.00 (+10,019.64%) | $516,100 (+7.36%) Land $51,500 Building $464,600 | $420,083 (-17.84%) |
| 2025 | $56.00 (-98.83%) | $480,700 (+15.39%) Land $44,800 Building $435,900 | $511,290 |
| 2024 | $4,766.00 (-6.57%) | $416,600 (-1.51%) Land $44,800 Building $371,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,101.00 | $423,000 Land $44,800 Building $378,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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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.
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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