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$405,185$209 / 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 89How 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 $399,900 on Apr 30, 2026

178 JAMES ST

BARRE, MA 01005
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,938 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1830
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$405K
$360K low$450K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$399,900 · Apr 30, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,179 (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.$307,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,555

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.Colonial
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
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(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
Ruggles Lane SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Quabbin Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Quabbin Regional Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Quabbin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01005These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,611
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

178 James 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 69% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Barre 01005
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Barre 01005
  • Among the oldest homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Barre 01005

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

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$192K$667K

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Barre 01005.

How it measures up in Barre 01005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barre 01005.

Estimated value$405,185
CheaperTypical $368,627Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,938 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,581 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 1.31 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1830
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 178 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarre 01005Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$405,18564% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20929% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,938 ft²68% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac27% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than18305% of homesalmost no homes

About 178 James St

How much is 178 James St, Barre, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 James St, Barre, MA is $405,185 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $359,998 to $450,372. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 James St, Barre, MA last sell?

178 James St, Barre, MA last sold on Apr 30, 2026 for $399,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 James St, Barre, MA?

178 James St, Barre, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,938 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 178 James St, Barre, MA built?

178 James St, Barre, MA was built in 1830, making it 196 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 James St, Barre, MA?

178 James St, Barre, MA is assigned to Ruggles Lane School (elementary), rated B-; Quabbin Regional High School (high), rated C; Quabbin Regional Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Quabbin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 James St, Barre, MA compare to other homes in Barre 01005?

Among the 1,777 homes in Barre 01005, it is worth more than 64% of them ($405,185 against a typical $368,627), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($209 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,938 ft² against a typical 1,581 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 1.31 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1830 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 31% 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 178 James St, Barre, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 James St, Barre, MA was $4,179. The county assessed it at $307,500.

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