Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 42 Reed St, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 997 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,024 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,633 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-004-00036 |
| Primary APN | 14-004-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,106 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,024 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 14-004-00036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 REED ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-4344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 731102 |
42 Reed St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 REED ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-4344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 26008 / 189 |
| Transfer Doc | 58700-282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 REED ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-4344 |
| Document Number | 58700-282 |
| Book / Page | 058700 / 000282 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 REED ST WORCESTER MA 016024344, WORCESTER, MA 01602-4344 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Reed St was $3,633, up 3.9% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,633.00 (+3.89%) | $273,600 (+3.21%) Land $103,000 Building $170,600 | $325,294 (+1.34%) |
| 2025 | $3,497.00 | $265,100 Land $98,100 Building $167,000 | $321,005 (-0.71%) |
| 2024 | $323,285 | ||
| 2023 | $3,290.00 | $229,400 Land $85,300 Building $144,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Reed St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1996–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 42 Reed St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 538 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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