Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 78 Whipple St, Worcester, MA 01607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-009-00011 |
| Primary APN | 29-009-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 729 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 729 sqft |
| Basement Area | 729 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 729 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,870 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 29-009-00011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 WHIPPLE ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01607-1306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 732901 |
78 Whipple St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 WHIPPLE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01607-1306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 065482-378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 WHIPPLE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01607-1306 |
| Document Number | 065482-378 |
| Book / Page | 65482 / 378 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 89220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 WHIPPLE ST, WORCESTER, MA 01607-1306 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Whipple St was $4,997, up 2.9% 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 | $4,997.00 (+2.88%) | $376,300 (+2.2%) Land $112,000 Building $264,300 | $357,275 (-6.31%) |
| 2025 | $4,857.00 | $368,200 Land $106,600 Building $261,600 | $381,330 (+12.63%) |
| 2024 | $338,580 | ||
| 2023 | $4,582.00 | $319,500 Land $92,700 Building $226,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Whipple 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.
Wildfire risk around 78 Whipple 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 515 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 |
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