85 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609 Property Records

Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 85 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details	4,352 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.117 acres (5,085 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$130,000 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill	$16,686 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Refinance Jan 2025 Refinance + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2-035-00042`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2-035-00042`
Alternative APN	`WORC M:02 B:035 L:00042`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,352 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	6,088 sqft
Basement Area	1,306 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,306 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,085 sqft (0.117 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2-035-00042
Street Address	85 HIGHLAND ST
City	WORCESTER
State	MA
Zip	01609-2724
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code	BL-1
Legal Block	35
Legal Lot Number	42
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WORCESTER
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5002
Census Tract	731601

Owner

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	310 PARK AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1832
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LI LIU
Jan 13, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LI LIU
Dec 3, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LI LIU
Nov 26, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 19, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 4, 2006
Deed Book / Page	54259 / 109
Transfer Doc	0059730-34
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Property Address	85 HIGHLAND ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2724
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	066723-204
Date	Dec 10, 2021
Book Page	66723/204
Instrument	173201

Lender

Name	LI LIU

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Property Address	85 HIGHLAND ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2724
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	071524-226
Date	Jan 13, 2025
Book Page	71524/226
Instrument	3017

Lender

Name	LI LIU

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Property Address	85 HIGHLAND ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2724
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00059765-1
Date	Dec 3, 2018
Book Page	59765/1
Instrument	127505

Lender

Name	LI LIU

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Nov 26, 2018
Property Address	85 HIGHLAND ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2724
Document Number	59730-34
Book / Page	059730 / 000034
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2018
Instrument	124642
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	310 PARK AVE WORCESTER MA 016091832, WORCESTER, MA 01609-1832

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WORCESTER MA
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2018
Property Address	85 HIGHLAND ST, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2724
Document Number	59566-137
Book / Page	059566 / 000137
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2018
Instrument	110899
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	41 ANGELA AVE SHREWSBURY MA 015454303, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-4303

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Worcester County
Municipality	Worcester City
Unified School District	Worcester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$16,686.00	$574,200 (-6.21%) Land $141,700 Building $432,500
2025		$612,200 (+3.83%) Land $131,800 Building $480,400
2023		$589,600 Land $114,600 Building $475,000
2021	$17,586.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 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 Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on Highland St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures