Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 78 Russell St, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 4,230 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,756 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $306,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,903 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6-004-00038 |
| Primary APN | 6-004-00038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,230 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,594 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,599 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 | 5,756 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 6-004-00038 |
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| Street Address | 78 RUSSELL ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-3467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 731500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Elm Park listed 1970 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 70000096 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
78 Russell St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2005.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 COLORADO ST, MATTAPAN, MA 02126-1426 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005107348 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36724 / 53 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 78 RUSSELL ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-3467 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 067047-117 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 67047/117 |
| Instrument | 12742 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Russell St was $7,903, up 2.7% 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 | $7,903.00 (+2.72%) | $595,100 (+2.02%) Land $68,700 Building $526,400 |
| 2025 | $7,694.00 | $583,300 Land $68,600 Building $514,700 |
| 2023 | $6,703.00 | $467,400 Land $55,000 Building $412,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 78 Russell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 78 Russell 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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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