Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 5 Brown St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,014 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage Feb 2024 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U14 B:00029 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U14 B:00029 L:00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,273 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-1786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
5 Brown St, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 470, ROCHDALE, MA 01542-0470 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRESTIGE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202189677 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65490 / 104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 065490-104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Property Address | 5 BROWN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1786 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0072111-72 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 72111/72 |
| Instrument | 47480 |
| Name | PRESTIGE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Property Address | 5 BROWN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1786 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 070231-249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 70231/249 |
| Instrument | 14169 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 BROWN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1786 |
| Document Number | 065490-104 |
| Book / Page | 65490 / 104 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 89677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Venture |
| Address | 15 BROWN ST, LEICESTER, MA 01524 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 BROWN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-1786 |
| Document Number | 064718-379 |
| Book / Page | 64718 / 379 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 38020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1135 STAFFORD ST, ROCHDALE, MA 01542-1032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Brown St was $3,014, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,014.00 (+3.11%) | $274,500 (+10.24%) Land $44,300 Building $230,200 |
| 2025 | $2,923.00 (+10.85%) | $249,000 (+8.03%) Land $38,500 Building $210,500 |
| 2024 | $2,637.00 (+5.78%) | $230,500 (+11.51%) Land $38,500 Building $192,000 |
| 2023 | $2,493.00 | $206,700 Land $38,500 Building $168,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Brown St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people · EPA ID MA2280000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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