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$511,497$345 / 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 94How 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 $480,000 on May 23, 2025

156 FARRAR AVE

WORCESTER, MA 01604
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,482 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$511K
$480K low$543K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · May 23, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,045 (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.$382,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$453,055

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.Cape Cod
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(9)

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
Rice SquareC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Worcester East Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
North High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01604These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,449
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,319 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,285
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,234
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

156 Farrar Ave 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 more than 86% of homes in Grafton Hill
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Worcester 01604
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Worcester 01604

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

This home
$242K$705K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Worcester 01604.

How it measures up in Worcester 01604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01604.

Estimated value$511,497
CheaperTypical $409,653Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,482 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 156 Farrar Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrafton HillWorcester 01604Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$511,49786% of homes84% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34575% of homes77% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,482 ft²52% of homes49% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac52% of homes43% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than194242% of homes43% of homes28% of homes

About 156 Farrar Ave

How much is 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA is $511,497 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $480,223 to $542,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA last sell?

156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA last sold on May 23, 2025 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA?

156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,482 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA built?

156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA?

156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA is assigned to Rice Square (elementary), rated C+; Worcester East Middle School (middle), rated C-; North High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01604?

Among the 9,106 homes in Worcester 01604, it is worth more than 84% of them ($511,497 against a typical $409,653), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($345 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,482 ft² against a typical 1,503 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1942 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 57% 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 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Farrar Ave, Worcester, MA was $5,045. The county assessed it at $382,500.

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