Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 288 Harding St, Worcester, MA 01610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,593 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jun 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $3,736 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-015-00026 |
| Primary APN | 5-015-00026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 665 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 621 sqft |
| Basement Area | 621 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 621 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,593 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Account Number | 5-015-00026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 HARDING ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01610-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BG-3 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 732500 |
288 Harding St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1990.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 UNCATENA AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01606-1661 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12854 / 267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Harding St was $3,736, up 1.5% 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 | $3,736.00 (+1.52%) | $281,300 (+0.82%) Land $67,600 Building $213,700 | $349,082 (-2.84%) |
| 2025 | $3,680.00 | $279,000 Land $67,500 Building $211,500 | $359,290 (+12.69%) |
| 2024 | $318,820 | ||
| 2023 | $3,328.00 | $232,100 Land $54,200 Building $177,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Harding St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 34 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1985–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 288 Harding 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 718 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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