Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 71 Colby Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,333 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,874 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-017-00512 |
| Primary APN | 39-017-00512 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,333 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 39-017-00512 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 COLBY AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 512 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 732002 |
71 Colby Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 COLBY AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2219 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 86 / 119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 71 COLBY AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2219 |
| Document Number | 0000116660 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 COLBY AVE WORCESTER MA 016052219, WORCESTER, MA 01605-2219 |
| Document Number | 0000116660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 116660 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 13, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Colby Ave was $4,874, 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 | $4,874.00 (+2.24%) | $367,000 (+1.55%) Land $116,700 Building $250,300 | $416,833 (+3.9%) |
| 2025 | $4,767.00 | $361,400 Land $111,100 Building $250,300 | $401,185 (-) |
| 2024 | $401,185 | ||
| 2023 | $4,474.00 | $312,000 Land $96,600 Building $215,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 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 71 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