Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 78 Fairfield St, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,244 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,390 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-008-00002 |
| Primary APN | 14-008-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,019 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,511 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 14-008-00002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 FAIRFIELD ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-3553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 731101 |
78 Fairfield St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 FAIRFIELD ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-3553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 56220 / 164 |
| Transfer Doc | 056220-164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,390.00 (+3.97%) | $556,500 (+3.27%) Land $104,800 Building $451,700 |
| 2025 | $7,108.00 (+9.44%) | $538,900 (+18.99%) Land $98,600 Building $440,300 |
| 2023 | $6,495.00 | $452,900 Land $85,700 Building $367,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 78 Fairfield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1984–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Fairfield St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 538 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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