Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 48 Purchase St, Worcester, MA 01606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,740 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-008-00047 |
| Primary APN | 36-008-00047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,044 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 36-008-00047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 PURCHASE ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01606-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEDFORD HEIGHTS SEC A |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 730200 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 PURCHASE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01606-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20115 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47439 / 22 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000230853 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,740.00 (+2.09%) | $356,900 (+1.39%) Land $102,800 Building $254,100 | $429,892 (+9.57%) |
| 2025 | $4,643.00 (+6.32%) | $352,000 (+15.6%) Land $97,900 Building $254,100 | $392,350 (+3.12%) |
| 2024 | $380,475 | ||
| 2023 | $4,367.00 | $304,500 Land $85,100 Building $219,400 |
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
| 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 735 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 |
May also be available: Netafy, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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