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$268,389$321 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

178 JAMES ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
835 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$268K
$257K low$280K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,656 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$200,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$88,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,573

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.38 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.12
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
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
Heard StreetC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Sullivan Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
South High CommunityD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01603These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.23,089
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,774
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,240
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

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 95% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Hadwen Park
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Hadwen Park

What homes are worth in Worcester 01603

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

This home
$222K$573K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Worcester 01603.

How it measures up in Worcester 01603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01603.

Estimated value$268,389
CheaperTypical $382,840Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$321
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area835 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,449 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 178 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHadwen ParkWorcester 01603Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$268,38911% of homes7% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32169% of homes67% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than835 ft²5% of homes4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac14% of homes23% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than18702% of homes2% of homes3% of homes

About 178 James St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 178 James St, Worcester, MA is $268,389 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $257,158 to $279,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

178 James St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jul 2, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 James St, Worcester, MA?

178 James St, Worcester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 835 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 178 James St, Worcester, MA built?

178 James St, Worcester, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 James St, Worcester, MA?

178 James St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Heard Street (elementary), rated C+; Sullivan Middle School (middle), rated D+; South High Community (high), rated D. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 James St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is worth more than 7% of them ($268,389 against a typical $382,840), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($321 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 4% of them (835 ft² against a typical 1,449 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1870 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 5% 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, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 178 James St, Worcester, MA was $2,656. The county assessed it at $200,000.

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