Worcester County and Leicester Town property record for 96 Lake Ave, Leicester, MA 01524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.577 acres (25,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $48 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEIC M:19A B:00000E3 L:0 |
| Primary APN | LEIC M:19A B:00000E3 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,284 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,130 sqft (0.577 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 96 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01524-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | E3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 735100 |
96 Lake Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 POWERS RD, MENDON, MA 01756-1045 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 96 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Document Number | 066950-271 |
| Book / Page | 66950 / 271 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 POWERS RD, MENDON, MA 01756-1045 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 96 LAKE AVE, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1904 |
| Document Number | 56662-191 |
| Book / Page | 056662 / 000191 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 264 LANCASTER ST WEST BOYLSTON MA 015831266, WEST BOYLSTON, MA 01583-1266 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Lake Ave was $48, down 99% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Leicester Town |
| Unified School District | Leicester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48.00 (-98.96%) | $409,400 (+11.4%) Land $154,300 Building $255,100 | $364,325 |
| 2024 | $4,612.00 (+3.52%) | $367,500 (+6.09%) Land $140,000 Building $227,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,455.00 | $346,400 Land $140,000 Building $206,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · rainfall accumulation |
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 96 Lake Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | LEICESTER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID MA2151000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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