78 Rich St, Worcester, MA 01602 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 78 Rich St, Worcester, MA 01602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,425 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$232,000 (Jun 2004)
Tax Bill	$5,234 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Transfer Jul 2022 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`40-023-00063`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`40-023-00063`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:40 B:023 L:00063`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,504 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,652 sqft
1st Floor Area	880 sqft
Basement Area	880 sqft
Unfinished Basement	832 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,425 sqft (0.147 acres)
Garage Type	Basement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	40-023-00063
Street Address	78 RICH ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01602-1263
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-7
Legal Subdivision	TATNUCK SQUARE HEIGHTS SAMUEL
Legal Block	23
Legal Lot Number	63
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4010
Census Tract	730700

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	78 RICH ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 5, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 11, 2022	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
Apr 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2004111616
Deed Book / Page	33929 / 239
Last Transfer Date	Jun 29, 2023
Transfer Doc	069343-348
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Jul 5, 2023
Property Address	78 RICH ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263
Document Number	069343-348
Book / Page	69343 / 348
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2023
Instrument	53262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 RICH ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263

July 2022: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Jul 11, 2022
Property Address	78 RICH ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263
Document Number	067885-249
Book / Page	67885 / 249
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2022
Instrument	75240
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38 CAMPUS VIEW DR, LOUDONVILLE, NY 12211-1404

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2019
Property Address	78 RICH ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263
Document Number	60267-213
Book / Page	060267 / 000213
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	32237
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 30, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 RICH ST WORCESTER MA 016021263, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2019
Property Address	78 RICH ST, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263
Document Number	60267-215
Book / Page	060267 / 000215
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	32238
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 30, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	78 RICH ST WORCESTER MA 016021263, WORCESTER, MA 01602-1263

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
Municipality	Worcester City
Unified School District	Worcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,234.00 (+2.15%)	$394,100 (+1.44%) Land $117,600 Building $276,500	$459,685 (+11.49%)
2025	$5,124.00 (+6.24%)	$388,500 (+15.52%) Land $112,000 Building $276,500	$412,300 (-5.38%)
2024			$435,765
2023	$4,823.00	$336,300 Land $97,400 Building $238,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 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.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

May also be available: AT&T.

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