Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 38 Barrett Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,588 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-016-503-2 |
| Primary APN | 33-016-503-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,518 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 894 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 894 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,007 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33-016-503-2 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 BARRETT AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 503-2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
38 Barrett Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 MORRISSEY RD, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752-6025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55679 / 279 |
| Transfer Doc | 055679-279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 38 BARRETT AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-1105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 068510-246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 68510/246 |
| Instrument | 124393 |
| Name | RTN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Barrett Ave was $5,588, up 2.9% 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 | $5,588.00 (+2.87%) | $420,800 (+2.19%) Land $123,400 Building $297,400 | $472,264 (+16.5%) |
| 2025 | $5,432.00 | $411,800 Land $117,500 Building $294,300 | $405,365 (+2.23%) |
| 2024 | $396,530 | ||
| 2023 | $5,108.00 | $356,200 Land $102,200 Building $254,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Barrett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · tidal / storm surge |
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 38 Barrett Ave 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 | 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 381 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy, Verizon.
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