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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

17 FERN ST

WORCESTER, MA 01610
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,408 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.
3,660 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
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.$8,357 (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.$633,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$568,000

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.08
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.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(3)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
University Pk Campus SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01610These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,533
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,396
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,271
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 Fern 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 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the smallest lots in Worcester County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01610

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01610.

Living area3,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,808 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size3,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 17 Fern St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus ParkWorcester 01610Worcester County
Living areabigger than3,408 ft²88% of homes62% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,660 ft²4% of homes12% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191535% of homes66% of homes17% of homes

About 17 Fern St

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

17 Fern St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Fern St, Worcester, MA?

17 Fern St, Worcester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,408 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 17 Fern St, Worcester, MA built?

17 Fern St, Worcester, MA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 17 Fern St, Worcester, MA?

17 Fern 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 17 Fern St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01610?

Among the 2,865 homes in Worcester 01610, it is bigger than 62% of them (3,408 ft² against a typical 2,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,660 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1915 against a typical 1900). 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 Fern St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Fern St, Worcester, MA was $8,357. The county assessed it at $633,600.

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