279 Cambridge St, Worcester, MA 01603 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 279 Cambridge St, Worcester, MA 01603

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 2,692 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,947 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$112,500 (Oct 2008)
Tax Bill$6,331 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7-016-00019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7-016-00019
Alternative APN
  • WORC M:07 B:016 L:00019

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,692 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,916 sqft
1st Floor Area979 sqft
Basement Area979 sqft
Unfinished Basement979 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1885
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeStone
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,947 sqft (0.159 acres)
Garage TypeBasement

Location & Zoning

Account Number7-016-00019
Street Address279 CAMBRIDGE ST
CityWORCESTER
StateMA
Zip01603-3188
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeRG-5
Legal SubdivisionNORTHGATE NORTHBORO SEC B
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Township / Civil DivisionWORCESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract733000

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address279 CAMBRIDGE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3188
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 11, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2008114464
Deed Book / Page43420 / 395
Last Transfer DateJun 22, 2020
Transfer Doc62659-347
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Recording DateJun 24, 2020
Property Address279 CAMBRIDGE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3188
Document Number62659-347
Book / Page062659 / 000347
Instrument DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument66754
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 CAMBRIDGE ST WORCESTER MA 016033188, WORCESTER, MA 01603-3188

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester County
MunicipalityWorcester City
Unified School DistrictWorcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$6,331.00 (+3.26%)$476,700 (+2.56%) Land $65,100 Building $411,600
2025$6,131.00 (+12.47%)$464,800 (+22.28%) Land $64,400 Building $400,400
2023$5,451.00$380,100 Land $50,900 Building $329,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION
serves 206,518 people · EPA ID MA2348000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 550 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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