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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $525,000 on Oct 6, 2021

178 RUSSELL ST

WORCESTER, MA 01609
9
Beds
3
Baths
4,110 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Oct 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,876 (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.$521,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$441,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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
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.

H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Elm Park CommunityC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01609These 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.119
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 100.60

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.22,689
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,093
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 Russell 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01609.

Living area4,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,123 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 178 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElm ParkWorcester 01609Worcester County
Living areabigger than4,110 ft²81% of homes89% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac21% of homes9% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than190550% of homes23% of homes14% of homes

About 178 Russell St

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

178 Russell St, Worcester, MA last sold on Oct 6, 2021 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 Russell St, Worcester, MA?

178 Russell St, Worcester, MA has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,110 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 178 Russell St, Worcester, MA built?

178 Russell St, Worcester, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 178 Russell St, Worcester, MA?

178 Russell St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Doherty Memorial High School (high), rated C; Elm Park Community (elementary), rated C-; Forest Grove Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Russell St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01609?

Among the 3,878 homes in Worcester 01609, it is bigger than 89% of them (4,110 ft² against a typical 2,123 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1905 against a typical 1945). 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 Russell St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Russell St, Worcester, MA was $6,876. The county assessed it at $521,300.

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