Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 42 Penn Ave, Worcester, MA 01604
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 4,242 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,426 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-027-00053 |
| Primary APN | 4-027-00053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,242 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,726 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,498 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 4-027-00053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 PENN AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01604-6156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 732400 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 PENN AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01604-6156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 19786 / 378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,426.00 (+2.81%) | $634,500 (+2.11%) Land $50,900 Building $583,600 |
| 2025 | $8,196.00 (+14.74%) | $621,400 (+24.75%) Land $50,800 Building $570,600 |
| 2023 | $7,143.00 | $498,100 Land $40,800 Building $457,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 659 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 | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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