Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 78 Swan Ave, Worcester, MA 01602
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.623 acres (27,127 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,393 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-027-0006B |
| Primary APN | 42-027-0006B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,462 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,378 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,127 sqft (0.623 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 42-027-0006B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 SWAN AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01602-3054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6B |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 731001 |
78 Swan Ave, a duplex, 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 SWAN AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01602-3054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Swan Ave was $5,393, up 5.9% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,393.00 (+5.93%) | $406,100 (+5.21%) Land $107,800 Building $298,300 | $399,153 |
| 2025 | $5,091.00 | $386,000 Land $99,800 Building $286,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,747.00 | $331,000 Land $86,900 Building $244,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Swan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Swan Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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