42 Paradox Dr, Worcester, MA 01602 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 42 Paradox Dr, Worcester, MA 01602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.211 acres (9,205 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$355,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill	$4,547 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-044-0009D`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-044-0009D`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:25 B:044 L:0009D`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,336 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,205 sqft (0.211 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25-044-0009D
Street Address	42 PARADOX DR
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01602-1321
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-10
Legal Block	44
Legal Lot Number	9D
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4008
Census Tract	730700

Owner

42 Paradox Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	42 PARADOX DR, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1321
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 3, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 3, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 5, 2016
Deed Document Number	202432873
Deed Book / Page	70470 / 149
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	May 3, 2024
Property Address	42 PARADOX DR, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1321
Document Number	070470-149
Book / Page	70470 / 149
Instrument Date	May 3, 2024
Instrument	32873
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 17, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	42 PARADOX DR, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1321

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032874
Date	May 3, 2024
Instrument	32874

Lender

Name	MILESTONE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Paradox Dr was $4,547, up 6.2% from the year before.

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	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,547.00 (+6.24%)	$342,400 (+5.52%) Land $124,300 Building $218,100	$382,591 (+15.16%)
2025	$4,280.00	$324,500 Land $118,400 Building $206,100	$332,215 (+0.43%)
2024			$330,790
2023	$4,047.00	$282,200 Land $102,900 Building $179,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 42 Paradox Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	2 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 42 Paradox Dr 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	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.

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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880