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$367,647$307 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $178,900 on Aug 28, 2002

17 BALSAM DR

ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,198 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$368K
$341K low$395K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$178,900 · Aug 28, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,410 (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.$296,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$397,860

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.Raised Ranch
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
John R. Briggs Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.6 mi
M
Overlook Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Overlook Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi

District: Ashburnham-Westminster School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01430These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
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.6,059
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$118,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,476
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

17 Balsam Dr 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 80% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Ashburnham 01430
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Ashburnham 01430

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

This home
$216K$867K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Ashburnham 01430.

How it measures up in Ashburnham 01430

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashburnham 01430.

Estimated value$367,647
CheaperTypical $447,145Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.97 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 17 Balsam Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshburnham 01430Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,64726% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30759% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,198 ft²29% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac16% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than198561% of homes65% of homes

About 17 Balsam Dr

How much is 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA is $367,647 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $340,747 to $394,547. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA last sell?

17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA last sold on Aug 28, 2002 for $178,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA?

17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,198 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA built?

17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA?

17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA is assigned to John R. Briggs Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Overlook Middle School (middle), rated B-; Overlook Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in Ashburnham-Westminster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA compare to other homes in Ashburnham 01430?

Among the 2,663 homes in Ashburnham 01430, it is worth more than 26% of them ($367,647 against a typical $447,145), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($307 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,198 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.97 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1985 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 20% 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 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Balsam Dr, Ashburnham, MA was $4,410. The county assessed it at $296,600.

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