Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 54 James St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,230 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-035-00005 |
| Primary APN | 28-035-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 766 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,450 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 28-035-00005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 JAMES ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MG-1 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 733101 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000122881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 54 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1014 |
| Document Number | 0000122881 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 122881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 54 JAMES ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1014 |
| Document Number | 0000122882 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 122882 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,230.00 (+37.83%) | $318,500 (+36.87%) Land $90,300 Building $228,200 | $383,425 (+13.44%) |
| 2025 | $3,069.00 (+8.37%) | $232,700 (+17.82%) Land $85,000 Building $147,700 | $338,010 (+12.99%) |
| 2024 | $299,155 | ||
| 2023 | $2,832.00 | $197,500 Land $73,900 Building $123,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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