Worcester County and Berlin Town property record for 272 West St, Berlin, MA 01503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,198 sqft · built 1867 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,222 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $88 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14.3-0009-0000.0 |
| Primary APN | 14.3-0009-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,198 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,741 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1867 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1867 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,222 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14.3-0009-0000.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 272 WEST ST |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01503-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 717100 |
272 West St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Worcester County and Berlin Town records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 WEST ST, BERLIN, MA 01503-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019125173 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61455 / 362 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 61455-362 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 272 WEST ST, BERLIN, MA 01503-1003 |
| Document Number | 61455-362 |
| Book / Page | 61455 / 362 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 WEST ST, BERLIN, MA 01503-1003 |
| Document Number | 125174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 125174 |
| Name | 1ST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 272 West St was $88, down 98.7% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Berlin Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Berlin Town |
| Unified School District | Berlin-Boylston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88.00 (-98.67%) | $625,000 (+20.42%) Land $243,700 Building $381,300 | $862,885 |
| 2024 | $6,617.00 (+3.76%) | $519,000 (+12.63%) Land $243,700 Building $275,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,377.00 | $460,800 Land $212,000 Building $248,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 272 West St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 272 West St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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