Worcester County and Leicester Town property record for 68 Lake Ave, Leicester, MA 01524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $373,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000E11 L:0 |
| Primary APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000E11 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 796 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 796 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 68 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01524-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | E11 |
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 735100 |
68 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 72707 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Property Address | 68 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 064155-174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 64155/174 |
| Instrument | 1341 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 68 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Document Number | 072707-186 |
| Book / Page | 72707 / 186 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 91046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Document Number | 0000091047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 91047 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Lake Ave was $4,403, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Leicester Town |
| Unified School District | Leicester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,403.00 (+4.68%) | $374,100 (+11.64%) Land $148,400 Building $225,700 | $322,620 |
| 2024 | $4,206.00 (+3.14%) | $335,100 (+5.68%) Land $134,600 Building $200,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,078.00 | $317,100 Land $134,600 Building $182,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1987–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 68 Lake Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LEICESTER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID MA2151000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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