Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 8 Birchwood Rd, Worcester, MA 01609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,798 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-11A-00010 |
| Primary APN | 55-11A-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,271 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,783 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,251 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 55-11A-00010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BIRCHWOOD RD |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01609-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WORCESTER |
| Legal Block | 11A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
8 Birchwood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BIRCHWOOD RD, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021183917 |
| Deed Book / Page | 66873 / 227 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 072466-213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 BIRCHWOOD RD, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1108 |
| Document Number | 072466-213 |
| Book / Page | 72466 / 213 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 73566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 8 BIRCHWOOD RD, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000073567 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 73567 |
| Name | ROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 BIRCHWOOD RD, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1108 |
| Document Number | 066873-227 |
| Book / Page | 66873 / 227 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 183917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 8 BIRCHWOOD RD, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1108 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000183918 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 183918 |
| Name | ROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Birchwood Rd was $5,798, up 3.2% 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 | $5,798.00 (+3.2%) | $436,600 (+2.51%) Land $130,100 Building $306,500 | $528,445 (-2.38%) |
| 2025 | $5,618.00 | $425,900 Land $123,900 Building $302,000 | $541,310 (+2.5%) |
| 2024 | $528,105 | ||
| 2023 | $5,258.00 | $366,700 Land $106,700 Building $260,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Birchwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 2 (1996–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · tidal / storm surge |
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 8 Birchwood Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 216 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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