Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 59 Colby Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,766 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,119 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-017-00542 |
| Primary APN | 39-017-00542 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,977 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,766 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Account Number | 39-017-00542 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 COLBY AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 542 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 732002 |
59 Colby Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1992.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 COLBY AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 59 Colby Ave was $5,119, up 2.2% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,119.00 (+2.22%) | $385,500 (+1.53%) Land $121,100 Building $264,400 | $424,324 (+2.21%) |
| 2025 | $5,008.00 | $379,700 Land $115,300 Building $264,400 | $415,150 (-11.14%) |
| 2024 | $467,210 | ||
| 2023 | $4,708.00 | $328,300 Land $100,200 Building $228,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Colby Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
The area around 59 Colby Ave 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 |
|---|
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 238 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: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures