Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 78 Chatham St, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 5,439 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,652 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,576 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-026-00030 |
| Primary APN | 3-026-00030 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,439 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,572 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,652 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 3-026-00030 |
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| Street Address | 78 CHATHAM ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 731500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Oxford-Crown Extension District listed 1980 · 29 contributing resources · NRIS 80000605 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
78 Chatham St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 CHATHAM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Chatham St was $5,576, up 3.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,576.00 (+3.24%) | $419,900 (+2.54%) Land $65,500 Building $354,400 |
| 2025 | $5,401.00 | $409,500 Land $64,800 Building $344,700 |
| 2023 | $4,788.00 | $333,900 Land $51,200 Building $282,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 78 Chatham 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.
The area around 78 Chatham 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 497 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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