38 Columbia St, Worcester, MA 01604 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 38 Columbia St, Worcester, MA 01604

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	9 bd · 3 ba · 3,774 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,860 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$690,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$9,489 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4-037-00021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4-037-00021`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:04 B:037 L:00021`

Interior

Bedrooms	9 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	18 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,774 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,870 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,258 sqft
Basement Area	1,440 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,440 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1903
Effective Year Built	Effective 1903
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,860 sqft (0.112 acres)
Garage Type	Basement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4-037-00021
Street Address	38 COLUMBIA ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01604-4676
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RG-5
Legal Block	37
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4008
Census Tract	732400

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	106 SPEEN ST, NATICK, MA 01760-4105
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 8, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 15, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MTG
Jun 13, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NEW SILVER LNDG
Nov 15, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer COLUMBIA LAND TRUST (CT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	66481 / 358
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2021
Property Address	38 COLUMBIA ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4676
Document Number	66481-358
Book / Page	66481 / 358
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2021
Instrument	156886
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 COLUMBIA ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4676

Mortgage

Document Number	156887
Date	Nov 8, 2021
Instrument	156887

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2020
Property Address	38 COLUMBIA ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4676
Document Number	62593-333
Book / Page	62593 / 333
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2020
Instrument	62380
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	161 SCHOOL ST APT 2, 2, LOWELL, MA 01854-0006

Mortgage

Document Number	62381
Date	Jun 15, 2020
Instrument	62381

Lender

Name	EQUITY PRIME MTG

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2019
Property Address	38 COLUMBIA ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4676
Document Number	60540-147
Book / Page	060540 / 000147
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2019
Instrument	54182
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 4, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	100 BOSTON TPKE #153 SHREWSBURY MA 015453601, 153, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-3601

Mortgage

Document Number	60540-151
Date	Jun 13, 2019
Book Page	060540/000151
Instrument	54183

Lender

Name	NEW SILVER LNDG

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Jun 12, 2020

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2017
Property Address	38 COLUMBIA ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4676
Document Number	58040-247
Book / Page	058040 / 000247
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2017
Instrument	127634
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$392.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Corporate Trust
Address	100 BOSTON TPKE #153 SHREWSBURY MA 015453601, 153, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-3601

Mortgage

Document Number	58040-256
Date	Nov 15, 2017
Book Page	058040/000256
Instrument	127636

Lender

Name	COLUMBIA LAND TRUST (CT)

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
Municipality	Worcester City
Unified School District	Worcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$9,489.00 (+2.77%)	$714,500 (+2.07%) Land $62,400 Building $652,100
2025	$9,233.00 (+14.7%)	$700,000 (+24.69%) Land $62,300 Building $637,700
2023	$8,050.00	$561,400 Land $50,000 Building $511,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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