Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 3 S Buffum St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,552 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,811 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,170 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-022-00010 |
| Primary APN | 8-022-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,552 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,364 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,282 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,282 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,811 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 8-022-00010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 S BUFFUM ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | H H BROWNING |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 731002 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 486 GRAFTON ST, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-4095 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20128 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49352 / 307 |
| Transfer Doc | 49352-307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,170.00 (+3.55%) | $690,500 (+2.84%) Land $102,100 Building $588,400 |
| 2025 | $8,856.00 (+13.34%) | $671,400 (+23.22%) Land $96,000 Building $575,400 |
| 2023 | $7,814.00 | $544,900 Land $83,500 Building $461,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · other causes |
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.
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 320 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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