5 Knox St, Worcester, MA 01603 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 5 Knox St, Worcester, MA 01603

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,272 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill$4,428 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN27-012-001+A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-012-001+A
Alternative APN
  • WORC M:27 B:012 L:001+A

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,542 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,166 sqft
1st Floor Area1,374 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,118 sqft
Basement Area1,374 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,374 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeStone
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,272 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam

Location & Zoning

Account Number27-012-001+A
Street Address5 KNOX ST
CityWORCESTER
StateMA
Zip01603-1902
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-7
Legal SubdivisionNORTHGATE NORTHBORO SEC B
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number1+A
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Township / Civil DivisionWORCESTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract733101

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 KNOX ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1902
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 5, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page30244 / 18
Last Transfer DateNov 18, 2025
Transfer Doc072999-330
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWORCESTER MA
Recording DateDec 22, 2025
Property Address5 KNOX ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1902
Document Number072999-330
Book / Page72999 / 330
Instrument DateNov 18, 2025
Instrument111658
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 KNOX ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1902

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester County
MunicipalityWorcester City
Unified School DistrictWorcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,428.00 (+6.34%)$335,700 (+15.6%) Land $91,800 Building $243,900$411,825 (+3.46%)
2024$398,050
2023$4,164.00$290,400 Land $79,800 Building $210,600

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1996–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimJul 2015 · other causes

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemWORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION
serves 206,518 people · EPA ID MA2348000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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