Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 31 Grove St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.703 acres (30,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,756 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U20 B:00001 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U20 B:00001 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,071 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,601 sqft (0.703 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-1732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
31 Grove St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 GROVE ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM HOMETOWN BANK |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HERBERT SMITH |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 58073 / 384 |
| Transfer Doc | 058073-384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Property Address | 31 GROVE ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1732 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ADAMS & ASSOC LEGAL SVCS TIT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 60191-192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 60191/192 |
| Instrument | 26007 |
| Name | HOMETOWN BANK |
|---|
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 GROVE ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1732 |
| Document Number | 58073-384 |
| Book / Page | 058073 / 000384 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $889.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 GROVE ST SPENCER MA 015621732, SPENCER, MA 01562-1732 |
| Document Number | 58073-387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 058073/000387 |
| Instrument | 463 |
| Name | HERBERT SMITH |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Grove St was $3,756, up 10,333.3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,756.00 (+10,333.33%) | $342,100 (+10.43%) Land $58,400 Building $283,700 | $347,290 |
| 2025 | $36.00 (-98.99%) | $309,800 (-0.35%) Land $50,900 Building $258,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,557.00 (+4.71%) | $310,900 (+10.37%) Land $50,900 Building $260,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,397.00 | $281,700 Land $50,900 Building $230,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Grove 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 31 Grove 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 | None beyond 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 | SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people · EPA ID MA2280000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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