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$459,753$286 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Jun 28, 2019

178 MAY ST

WORCESTER, MA 01602
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,606 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.
4,228 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$460K
$432K low$488K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jun 28, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,725 (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.$431,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$417,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$511,233

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.Duplex Single
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

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
May StreetC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
University Pk Campus SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01602These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.25,609
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,222 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,709
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,090
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 May 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 more than 93% of homes in Columbus Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Worcester 01602
  • Among the newest homes in Columbus Park

What homes are worth in Worcester 01602

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

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$255K$744K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Worcester 01602.

How it measures up in Worcester 01602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01602.

Estimated value$459,753
CheaperTypical $447,095Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $293Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,606 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,606 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size4,228 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 178 May St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus ParkWorcester 01602Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$459,75393% of homes55% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28662% of homes44% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,606 ft²49% of homes50% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,228 ft²9% of homes3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than2009almost all homes98% of homes93% of homes

About 178 May St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 178 May St, Worcester, MA is $459,753 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $431,880 to $487,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

178 May St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jun 28, 2019 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 May St, Worcester, MA?

178 May St, Worcester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,606 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 178 May St, Worcester, MA built?

178 May St, Worcester, MA was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 May St, Worcester, MA?

178 May St, Worcester, MA is assigned to May Street (elementary), rated C; Doherty Memorial High School (high), 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 178 May St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01602?

Among the 6,707 homes in Worcester 01602, it is worth more than 55% of them ($459,753 against a typical $447,095), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($286 against a typical $293), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,606 ft² against a typical 1,606 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (4,228 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2009 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 45% 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 May St, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 178 May St, Worcester, MA was $5,725. The county assessed it at $431,100.

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