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$295,403$282 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $94,500 on May 8, 1987

126 MECHANIC ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,046 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$295K
$287K low$304K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$94,500 · May 8, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,713 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$231,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.9 mi

District: Spencer-East Brookfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01562These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.362 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

126 Mechanic St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Older than 92% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Spencer 01562

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$238K$840K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Spencer 01562.

How it measures up in Spencer 01562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 01562.

Estimated value$295,403
CheaperTypical $432,173Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$282
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,046 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 126 Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,4038% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28249% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,046 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac22% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than189216% of homes8% of homes

About 126 Mechanic St

How much is 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA is $295,403 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $287,033 to $303,773. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA last sell?

126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA last sold on May 8, 1987 for $94,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA?

126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,046 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA built?

126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA?

126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA is assigned to Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated C; David Prouty High School (high), rated D+; Wire Village School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Spencer-East Brookfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 8% of them ($295,403 against a typical $432,173), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($282 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,046 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1892 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 7% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Mechanic St, Spencer, MA was $2,713. The county assessed it at $231,100.

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