Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 74 Ward St, Worcester, MA 01610
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,720 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,962 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $274,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,105 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-027-00020 |
| Primary APN | 5-027-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,436 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,962 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Account Number | 5-027-00020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 74 WARD ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01610-2155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 732600 |
74 Ward St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 WARD ST, WORCESTER, MA 01610-2155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016117879 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56140 / 275 |
| Transfer Doc | 056140-275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 74 WARD ST, WORCESTER, MA 01610-2155 |
| Document Number | 0073667-48 |
| Book / Page | 73667 / 48 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 WARD ST, WORCESTER, MA 01610-2155 |
| Document Number | 0000044436, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 73667/48 |
| Instrument | 202644436 |
| Name | CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 74 Ward St was $9,105, up 2.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,105.00 (+2.75%) | $685,600 (+2.05%) Land $63,400 Building $622,200 |
| 2025 | $8,861.00 | $671,800 Land $63,300 Building $608,500 |
| 2023 | $7,729.00 | $539,000 Land $50,800 Building $488,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 74 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 74 Ward St 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 |
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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 718 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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