Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 53 Catharine St, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,621 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,548 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-004-00025 |
| Primary APN | 16-004-00025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,621 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,543 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,262 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,792 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 16-004-00025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 CATHARINE ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-4089 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 731900 |
53 Catharine St, a triplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CATHARINE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605-4089 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 CATHARINE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605-4089 |
| Document Number | 59229-171 |
| Book / Page | 059229 / 000171 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 82517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 53 CATHARINE ST WORCESTER MA 016052703, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2703 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Catharine St was $7,548, up 3.6% 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 | $7,548.00 (+3.58%) | $568,400 (+2.88%) Land $93,400 Building $475,000 |
| 2025 | $7,287.00 | $552,500 Land $87,800 Building $464,700 |
| 2023 | $6,464.00 | $450,800 Land $76,400 Building $374,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 53 Catharine 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 53 Catharine 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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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