Worcester County and Leicester Town property record for 40 Lake Ave, Leicester, MA 01524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,042 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,582 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $55 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000E14 L:0 |
| Primary APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000E14 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,162 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,162 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,582 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01524-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | E14 |
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 735100 |
40 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55523 / 310 |
| Transfer Doc | 055523-310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Property Address | 40 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 071261-236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Book Page | 71261/236 |
| Instrument | 92484 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Lake Ave was $55, down 99% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Leicester Town |
| Unified School District | Leicester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55.00 (-98.97%) | $473,500 (+11.62%) Land $148,300 Building $325,200 | $471,485 |
| 2024 | $5,324.00 (+4.23%) | $424,200 (+6.8%) Land $134,500 Building $289,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,108.00 | $397,200 Land $134,500 Building $262,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1987–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 40 Lake Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LEICESTER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID MA2151000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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