Worcester County and Lancaster Town property record for 687 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LANC M:034.0 B:0000 L:0090.0 |
| Primary APN | LANC M:034.0 B:0000 L:0090.0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 819 sqft |
| Basement Area | 819 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 819 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 687 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01523-2245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 90.0 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 713100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Center Village District listed 1977 · 74 contributing resources · NRIS 77000198 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 687 MAIN ST, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 54255 / 28 |
| Transfer Doc | 5085000016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Worcester County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Unified School District | Nashoba School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,660.00 (+5.2%) | $412,100 (+11.89%) Land $94,600 Building $317,500 | $515,090 (+4.67%) |
| 2024 | $492,100 | ||
| 2023 | $6,331.00 | $368,300 Land $80,100 Building $288,200 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | LANCASTER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,000 people · EPA ID MA2147000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 17 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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