Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 87 Birch St, Worcester, MA 01603
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 6 ba · 5,916 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $12,259 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-011-00023 |
| Primary APN | 8-011-00023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,528 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,972 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,356 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 8-011-00023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 BIRCH ST |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01603-3045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RG-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HALL DAVID CO |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 731203 |
87 Birch St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2008.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 HIDDEN MEADOW DR, MILLBURY, MA 01527-1544 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200853609 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42829 / 24 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Birch St was $12,259, up 15.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,259.00 (+15.6%) | $923,100 (+14.81%) Land $93,300 Building $829,800 |
| 2025 | $10,605.00 | $804,000 Land $22,500 Building $781,500 |
| 2023 | $10,460.00 | $729,400 Land $14,100 Building $715,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 87 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 87 Birch St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 446 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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