5 Dorset St, Worcester, MA 01602 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 5 Dorset St, Worcester, MA 01602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$310,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,973 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`30-020-00096`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`30-020-00096`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:30 B:020 L:00096`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,176 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,812 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,176 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,080 sqft
Basement Area	1,176 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,176 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam

Location & Zoning

Account Number	30-020-00096
Street Address	5 DORSET ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01602-1711
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-7
Legal Block	20
Legal Lot Number	96
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	730902

Owner

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	5 DORSET ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1711
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 22, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202191355
Deed Book / Page	65514 / 316
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2021
Property Address	5 DORSET ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1711
Document Number	065514-316
Book / Page	65514 / 316
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2021
Instrument	91355
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5 DORSET ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1711

Mortgage

Document Number	0000091356
Date	Jun 30, 2021
Instrument	91356

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.88%
Type Change Date	Jul 1, 2036
Max Rate At Change	2.75%
Index	1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
Municipality	Worcester City
Unified School District	Worcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,973.00 (+3.78%)	$374,500 (+3.08%) Land $123,500 Building $251,000	$407,538 (-5.09%)
2025	$4,792.00 (+6.49%)	$363,300 (+15.77%) Land $117,600 Building $245,700	$429,400 (+12.24%)
2024			$382,565
2023	$4,500.00	$313,800 Land $102,300 Building $211,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1980–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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.

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20