Worcester’s oldest house, The Captain Benjamin Flagg House is now available. According to federal & state records, the construction date is “c.1717”. The house originally was part of a 150 acre grant to the Flagg family by the King of England. Restored & substantially rehabilitated in 1999 utilizing a team of historic preservation tradesmen, the house represents only a handful of 18th century structures left in the city. It is presumably the city’s oldest house. Of solid post & beam construction, the house sits on a wooded corner lot. Vacant 1st fl (owner occ potential) apt retains significant original features including wide old-growth heart pine flooring & exposed hand-hewn beam ceilings (likely by Flagg’s own hand as he was an accomplished carpenter). The massive center chimney with original brick & three working wood-burning fireplaces was reconstructed by a skilled mason during the restoration. The 2nd floor is a contemporary 2 br apt. Plumbing, electric & heating updated in '99.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1717Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Abramoff• Real Living Barbera Associates | Worcester
Bought with Joseph Abramoff• Real Living Barbera Associates | Worcester
HISTORY BUFFS! WORC'S OLDEST RESIDENCE.POPULAR CENTER ENTRAN CE-CENTER CHIMNEY FARMHOUSE.ON NAT'L REGISTER OF HISTORIC HOMES MARVELOUS OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE TO IT'S ORIGINAL STATE.NEEDS PLENTY OF WORK BUT COULD BE GORGEOUS.COULD BE2FM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,752 (+3.9%)
$103,400 + $297,700
$401,100
2022
$5,536 (+13.4%)
$82,800 + $281,200
$364,000
2021
$4,881 (+6.5%)
$66,200 + $233,600
$299,800
2020
$4,582 (−3.0%)
$66,200 + $203,300
$269,500
2019
$4,725 (+2.2%)
$59,700 + $202,800
$262,500
2018
$4,625 (+5.5%)
$59,700 + $184,900
$244,600
2017
$4,384 (+1.7%)
$59,700 + $168,400
$228,100
2016
$4,310 (+5.5%)
$44,400 + $164,700
$209,100
2014
$4,086 (+6.7%)
$44,400 + $164,700
$209,100
2013
$3,831 (+8.5%)
$48,800 + $157,400
$206,200
2012
$3,532 (−4.4%)
$48,800 + $159,200
$208,000
2011
$3,695 (+5.8%)
$80,400 + $149,700
$230,100
2010
$3,494 (−7.1%)
$77,100 + $153,500
$230,600
2009
$3,762
$82,200 + $196,500
$278,700
Tax history for 136 Plantation St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,752 (+3.9%)
$103,400 + $297,700
$401,100
2022
$5,536 (+13.4%)
$82,800 + $281,200
$364,000
2021
$4,881 (+6.5%)
$66,200 + $233,600
$299,800
2020
$4,582 (−3.0%)
$66,200 + $203,300
$269,500
2019
$4,725 (+2.2%)
$59,700 + $202,800
$262,500
2018
$4,625 (+5.5%)
$59,700 + $184,900
$244,600
2017
$4,384 (+1.7%)
$59,700 + $168,400
$228,100
2016
$4,310 (+5.5%)
$44,400 + $164,700
$209,100
2014
$4,086 (+6.7%)
$44,400 + $164,700
$209,100
2013
$3,831 (+8.5%)
$48,800 + $157,400
$206,200
2012
$3,532 (−4.4%)
$48,800 + $159,200
$208,000
2011
$3,695 (+5.8%)
$80,400 + $149,700
$230,100
2010
$3,494 (−7.1%)
$77,100 + $153,500
$230,600
2009
$3,762
$82,200 + $196,500
$278,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,276
Year built
1800
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Worcester County
APN
1780534
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,276
Foundation Details: Irregular
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,881
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: Franklin St or Hamilton St to Plantation St
UnparsedAddress: 136 Plantation St, Worcester MA 01604
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,276
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1780534
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenant Personal Property.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Grafton Street School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Worcester East Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$541,000 – $655,000
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