Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 42 Howe Rd, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,598 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1.54 acres (67,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,305 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00R19 B:00013 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00R19 B:00013 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,598 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,954 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 67,405 sqft (1.54 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 HOWE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 726100 |
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 HOWE RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-2712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009132309 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45073 / 24 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 069470-278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 HOWE RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-2712 |
| Document Number | 069470-278 |
| Book / Page | 69470 / 278 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 63146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 HOWE RD, SPENCER, MA 01562-2712 |
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 | $4,305.00 (+9,466.67%) | $392,100 (+2.24%) Land $58,800 Building $333,300 | $389,190 (-7.86%) |
| 2025 | $45.00 (-98.84%) | $383,500 (+12.63%) Land $51,300 Building $332,200 | $422,370 |
| 2024 | $3,895.00 (+5.27%) | $340,500 (+10.98%) Land $51,300 Building $289,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,700.00 | $306,800 Land $51,300 Building $255,500 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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