Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 52 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA 01604
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 4,167 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,749 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-037-00006 |
| Primary APN | 5-037-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,167 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,785 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,389 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,585 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,585 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,059 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 5-037-00006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 DORCHESTER ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01604-4529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 732400 |
52 Dorchester St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 DORCHESTER ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22015 / 241 |
| Transfer Doc | 2049000359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 52 DORCHESTER ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604-4529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 64824-222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64824/222 |
| Instrument | 44387 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Dorchester St was $6,749, up 2.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,749.00 (+2.62%) | $508,200 (+1.93%) Land $77,400 Building $430,800 |
| 2025 | $6,577.00 | $498,600 Land $77,200 Building $421,400 |
| 2023 | $5,743.00 | $400,500 Land $62,000 Building $338,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 52 Dorchester 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.
The area around 52 Dorchester St 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 718 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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