Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 56 Water St, Worcester, MA 01604
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,075 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,906 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-021-00026 |
| Primary APN | 4-021-00026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,075 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,475 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,445 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Account Number | 4-021-00026 |
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| Street Address | 56 WATER ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01604-5031 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | BG-3 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 732500 |
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 | 1 KELLEY SQ, WORCESTER, MA 01610-2754 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016101640 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55944 / 301 |
| 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 | $11,906.00 (+1.57%) | $409,700 (-) Land $156,100 Building $253,600 |
| 2025 | $11,722.00 (+7.97%) | $409,700 (+17.97%) Land $145,200 Building $264,500 |
| 2023 | $10,857.00 | $347,300 Land $126,200 Building $221,100 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1984–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 128 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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