Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 48 Massachusetts Ave, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,570 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-017-00019 |
| Primary APN | 20-017-00019 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,440 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 20-017-00019 |
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| Street Address | 48 MASSACHUSETTS AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-2139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | WORCESTER HOUSING CORP |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 730801 |
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 | 48 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Person |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015133114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 54707 / 96 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 073240-305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 48 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2139 |
| Document Number | 073240-305 |
| Book / Page | 73240 / 305 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 14548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 48 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01602-2139 |
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 | $7,570.00 (+2.6%) | $570,000 (+1.89%) Land $123,600 Building $446,400 | $671,635 (+24.03%) |
| 2025 | $7,378.00 (+6.42%) | $559,400 (+15.7%) Land $117,700 Building $441,700 | $541,500 (+8.72%) |
| 2024 | $498,085 | ||
| 2023 | $6,933.00 | $483,500 Land $102,300 Building $381,200 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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