Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 42 Forest St, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,860 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,124 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-036-00003 |
| Primary APN | 20-036-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,042 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,147 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,147 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,147 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,500 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 20-036-00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 FOREST ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 FOREST ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200862682 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42922 / 386 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,124.00 (+6.36%) | $540,100 (+15.63%) Land $123,900 Building $416,200 | $718,200 (+2.76%) |
| 2024 | $698,915 | ||
| 2023 | $6,698.00 | $467,100 Land $106,700 Building $360,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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