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$571,822$241 / 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 90How 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

17 BENSON ST

WORCESTER, MA 01604
6
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,369 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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

$572K
$514K low$630K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,310 (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.$478,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$436,900

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.0.27
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.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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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
Rice SquareC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Worcester East Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
North High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

17 Benson 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 more than 92% of homes in Worcester 01604
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Broadmeadow Brook
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Broadmeadow Brook
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Worcester 01604
  • Older than 98% of homes in Broadmeadow Brook

What homes are worth in Worcester 01604

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

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$230K$695K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$571,822
CheaperTypical $409,567Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,369 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 17 Benson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBroadmeadow BrookWorcester 01604Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$571,82287% of homes92% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2415% of homes9% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than2,369 ft²91% of homes78% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac48% of homes73% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than18902% of homes9% of homes7% of homes

About 17 Benson St

How much is 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA is $571,822 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $513,934 to $629,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA last sell?

17 Benson St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA?

17 Benson St, Worcester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,369 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA built?

17 Benson St, Worcester, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA?

17 Benson St, 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 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01604?

Among the 9,106 homes in Worcester 01604, it is worth more than 92% of them ($571,822 against a typical $409,567), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($241 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,369 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1890 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 67% 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 Benson St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Benson St, Worcester, MA was $6,310. The county assessed it at $478,400.

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