Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 53 Elm St, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 54,904 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.366 acres (15,934 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,037,500 (Jun 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $89,054 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-034-00011 |
| Primary APN | 3-034-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 31 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 54,904 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 9,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 9,232 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | High Rise |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 15,934 sqft (0.366 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 3-034-00011 |
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| Street Address | 53 ELM ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | BO-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WORCESTER |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 731601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Katz and Leavitt Apartment House listed 1980 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 80000575 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CAMBRIDGE ST, ALLSTON, MA 02134-1848 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15311 / 395 |
| Transfer Doc | 1507000191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $89,054.00 (+0.68%) | $6,705,900 (-) Land $2,635,000 Building $4,070,900 |
| 2025 | $88,451.00 (-0.71%) | $6,705,900 (+7.95%) Land $2,635,000 Building $4,070,900 |
| 2023 | $89,083.00 | $6,212,200 Land $2,325,000 Building $3,887,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 174 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: T-Mobile.
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