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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $415,000 on Jan 30, 2023

15 BUFFUM ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,285 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.
4,037 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$415,000 · Jan 30, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,428 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$408,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$334,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$388,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$471,393

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.

E
Columbus ParkD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
University Pk Campus SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01603These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,089
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,774
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,240
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

15 Buffum 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Cider Mill
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Cider Mill

How it measures up in Worcester 01603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01603.

Living area2,285 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size4,037 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 15 Buffum St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCider MillWorcester 01603Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,285 ft²89% of homes77% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,037 ft²3% of homes7% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes27% of homes13% of homes

About 15 Buffum St

When did 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA last sell?

15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 30, 2023 for $415,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA?

15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,285 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA built?

15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA?

15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Columbus Park (elementary), rated D-; University Pk Campus School (middle), rated D. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,285 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (4,037 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1900 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Buffum St, Worcester, MA was $5,428. The county assessed it at $408,700.

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