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$414,343$480 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $139,505 on May 30, 1996

172 WALNUT ST

DOUGLAS, MA 01516
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
4.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$414K
$381K low$448K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,505 · May 30, 1996
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.$182,031
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$145,625
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.52%
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.$156,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Aug 28, 2009
2nd 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.$76,312
QUICKEN LOANS INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,877 (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.$370,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$353,100

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.Cape Cod
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.65
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

Transaction History(6)

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
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 4.2 mi
H
Douglas High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: Douglas School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01516These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.9,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.243 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.Owner occupied
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

172 Walnut 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 86% of homes in Douglas 01516
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Douglas 01516
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Worcester County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Douglas 01516

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

This home
$301K$949K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Douglas 01516.

How it measures up in Douglas 01516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Douglas 01516.

Estimated value$414,343
CheaperTypical $567,070Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$480
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,908 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size4.65 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 172 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglas 01516Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$414,34314% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48096% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.65 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than199665% of homes79% of homes

About 172 Walnut St

How much is 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA is $414,343 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $380,585 to $448,101. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA last sell?

172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA last sold on May 30, 1996 for $139,505, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA?

172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 4.65-acre lot.

When was 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA built?

172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA?

172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA is assigned to Douglas Primary School (elementary); Douglas High School (high), rated C+; Douglas Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Douglas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA compare to other homes in Douglas 01516?

Among the 3,315 homes in Douglas 01516, it is worth more than 14% of them ($414,343 against a typical $567,070), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($480 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 4% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,908 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (4.65 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1996 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 32% 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 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Walnut St, Douglas, MA was $4,877. The county assessed it at $370,300.

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