Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 488 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Mar 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $5,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-025-000A2 |
| Primary APN | 20-025-000A2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 20-025-000A2 |
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| Street Address | 488 GROVE ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-1240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | A2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 730500 |
488 Grove St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1990.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 GROVE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605-1240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Grove St was $5,012, up 5.6% 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 | $5,012.00 (+5.65%) | $377,400 (+4.92%) Land $111,300 Building $266,100 | $450,481 |
| 2025 | $4,744.00 | $359,700 Land $106,000 Building $253,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,215.00 | $293,900 Land $92,200 Building $201,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Grove St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2005–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · 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.
The area around 488 Grove St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 448 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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