Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 6 Buffum St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,998 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,270 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (May 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $8,430 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-020-00012 |
| Primary APN | 8-020-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,998 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,398 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,270 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8-020-00012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6 BUFFUM ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-2955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 731002 |
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 | PO BOX 2297, WORCESTER, MA 01613-2297 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $8,430.00 (+2.72%) | $634,800 (+2.03%) Land $93,500 Building $541,300 |
| 2025 | $8,207.00 (+10.89%) | $622,200 (+20.56%) Land $89,100 Building $533,100 |
| 2023 | $7,401.00 | $516,100 Land $48,500 Building $467,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
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 320 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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