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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

159 CANTERBURY ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,475 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,499 (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.$416,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$364,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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(11)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
CanterburyB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
M
University Pk Campus SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.3 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

159 Canterbury 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 80% of homes in Worcester 01603
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Worcester 01603

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 area2,475 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 159 Canterbury St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth WorcesterWorcester 01603Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,475 ft²64% of homes80% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac38% of homes13% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than18707% of homes3% of homes4% of homes

About 159 Canterbury St

When did 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA last sell?

159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jul 15, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA?

159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,475 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA built?

159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA?

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

How does 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,475 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1870 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 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA was $5,499. The county assessed it at $416,900.

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