Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 5 Hjelm Ave, Worcester, MA 01607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-022-00105 |
| Primary APN | 45-022-00105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,425 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 45-022-00105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HJELM AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01607-1227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 732802 |
5 Hjelm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HJELM AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01607-1227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 5 HJELM AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01607-1227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 66547-58 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66547/58 |
| Instrument | 161033 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Hjelm Ave was $5,344, up 4.5% 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 | $5,344.00 (+4.54%) | $402,400 (+3.82%) Land $133,900 Building $268,500 | $401,167 (-1.31%) |
| 2025 | $5,112.00 | $387,600 Land $121,800 Building $265,800 | $406,505 (+1.28%) |
| 2024 | $401,375 | ||
| 2023 | $4,724.00 | $329,400 Land $106,200 Building $223,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Hjelm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2000 · 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 risk around 5 Hjelm Ave 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 | 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 67 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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