Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 49 Colby Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,035 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $339,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-015-00596 |
| Primary APN | 39-015-00596 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,035 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,286 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,070 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 39-015-00596 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 COLBY AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-2236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 596 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 732002 |
49 Colby Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 COLBY AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 49 COLBY AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2236 |
| Document Number | 0000119298 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 119298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 49 COLBY AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2236 |
| Document Number | 0000119299 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 119299 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Colby Ave was $4,540, up 2.4% 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 | $4,540.00 (+2.41%) | $341,900 (+1.73%) Land $123,400 Building $218,500 | $398,933 (+3.74%) |
| 2025 | $4,433.00 | $336,100 Land $117,600 Building $218,500 | $384,560 (+0.45%) |
| 2024 | $382,850 | ||
| 2023 | $4,164.00 | $290,400 Land $102,200 Building $188,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Colby Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 49 Colby Ave 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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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