Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 8 S Buffum St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,467 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Refinance Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-022-00018 |
| Primary APN | 8-022-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,751 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 826 sqft |
| Basement Area | 826 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 826 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,792 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 8-022-00018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 S BUFFUM ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-7 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 731002 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 8 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20871 / 29 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 072601-244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Property Address | 8 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 071723-249 |
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| Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 71723/249 |
| Instrument | 18699 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Document Number | 072601-244 |
| Book / Page | 72601 / 244 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 83490 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 S BUFFUM ST, WORCESTER, MA 01603-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000083491 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 83491 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
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 | $4,467.00 (+3.31%) | $336,400 (+2.62%) Land $104,300 Building $232,100 | $362,255 (-15.64%) |
| 2025 | $4,324.00 (+8.53%) | $327,800 (+18%) Land $98,100 Building $229,700 | $429,400 (+26.08%) |
| 2024 | $340,575 | ||
| 2023 | $3,984.00 | $277,800 Land $85,300 Building $192,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 500 ft |
| 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 (2010–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2014 · other causes |
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.
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 320 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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