Worcester County and Spencer Town property record for 71 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,208 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SPEN M:00U13 B:00052 L:00000 |
| Primary APN | SPEN M:00U13 B:00052 L:00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,609 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 71 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01562-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPENCER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 726200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spencer Town Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2003 · 131 contributing resources · NRIS 03000685 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
71 Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202362353 |
| Deed Book / Page | 69459 / 172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 069459-172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 71 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2136 |
| Document Number | 069459-172 |
| Book / Page | 69459 / 172 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 62353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 71 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2136 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPENCER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 71 MAIN ST, SPENCER, MA 01562-2136 |
| Document Number | 068344-297 |
| Book / Page | 68344 / 297 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 111400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 QUABOAG ST, BROOKFIELD, MA 01506-2808 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Main St was $3,208, up 10,593.3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Spencer Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Spencer-East Brookfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,208.00 (+10,593.33%) | $292,200 (+12.13%) Land $47,500 Building $244,700 | $340,581 |
| 2025 | $30.00 (-98.91%) | $260,600 (+8.31%) Land $37,100 Building $223,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,752.00 (-0.47%) | $240,600 (+4.93%) Land $37,100 Building $203,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,765.00 | $229,300 Land $37,100 Building $192,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 71 Main St is low, with 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 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 | SPENCER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,037 people · EPA ID MA2280000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 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.
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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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