Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 81 Barrett Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Jul 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,651 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-014-74-77 |
| Primary APN | 33-014-74-77 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,094 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,081 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 33-014-74-77 |
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| Street Address | 81 BARRETT AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01605-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTER TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74-77 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 730600 |
81 Barrett Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 BARRETT AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-1037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 069741-288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 81 BARRETT AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-1037 |
| Document Number | 069741-288 |
| Book / Page | 69741 / 288 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 84273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| 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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| Address | 81 BARRETT AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01605-1037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Barrett Ave was $5,651, up 2.1% 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 | $5,651.00 (+2.13%) | $425,500 (+1.43%) Land $124,800 Building $300,700 | $472,946 (-1.42%) |
| 2025 | $5,533.00 | $419,500 Land $118,800 Building $300,700 | $479,750 (+13.79%) |
| 2024 | $421,610 | ||
| 2023 | $5,195.00 | $362,300 Land $103,300 Building $259,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Barrett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 119 units insured incl. 118 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · 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 81 Barrett 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 | None beyond 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 381 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy, Verizon.
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