Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 289 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,723 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:038.0 B:0000 L:0051.0 |
| Primary APN | LANC M:038.0 B:0000 L:0051.0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,601 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 958 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 295 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 289 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-2853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 51.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
289 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 MAIN ST, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 83 / 32 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000083-32 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Main St was $6,723.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Unified School District | Nashoba School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,723.00 | $416,000 Land $93,400 Building $322,600 | $443,270 (+1.52%) |
| 2024 | $436,620 | ||
| 2023 | $6,362.00 | $370,100 Land $77,200 Building $292,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 289 Main St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | LANCASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,000 people · EPA ID MA2147000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 17 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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