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$255,888$182 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

17 PROSPECT ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,408 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
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

$256K
$243K low$269K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$205,888
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$164,710
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.18%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
SPENCER SAVINGS BANK SLA · R · recorded Jan 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,654 (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.$226,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$216,600

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.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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.

M
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Spencer-East Brookfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01562These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.362 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17 Prospect 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 less than 97% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Older than 95% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Spencer 01562

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

This home
$230K$840K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Spencer 01562.

How it measures up in Spencer 01562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 01562.

Estimated value$255,888
CheaperTypical $427,682Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 17 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$255,8884% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1825% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,408 ft²38% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac18% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than188511% of homes5% of homes

About 17 Prospect St

How much is 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA is $255,888 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $243,062 to $268,714. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA last sell?

17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA last sold on Oct 3, 1974, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA?

17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,408 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA built?

17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA?

17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA is assigned to Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated C; David Prouty High School (high), rated D+; Wire Village School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Spencer-East Brookfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 4% of them ($255,888 against a typical $427,682), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($182 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,408 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1885 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 3% 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 Prospect St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Prospect St, Spencer, MA was $2,654. The county assessed it at $226,100.

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