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$437,714$355 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $176,000 on May 18, 2011

185 CHESTER ST

WORCESTER, MA 01605
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,232 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$438K
$420K low$455K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,000 · May 18, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,623 (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.$348,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$339,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$412,698

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.0.23
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
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
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
Nelson PlaceC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.3 mi
M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01605These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,387
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,223
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,206
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

185 Chester 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 84% of homes in Forest Grove
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Forest Grove
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Forest Grove
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Worcester 01605

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

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$202K$775K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Worcester 01605.

How it measures up in Worcester 01605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01605.

Estimated value$437,714
CheaperTypical $450,120Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $320Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 185 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest GroveWorcester 01605Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$437,71416% of homes46% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35575% of homes69% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²20% of homes29% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac40% of homes70% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than195337% of homes57% of homes36% of homes

About 185 Chester St

How much is 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA is $437,714 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $420,045 to $455,383. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA last sell?

185 Chester St, Worcester, MA last sold on May 18, 2011 for $176,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA?

185 Chester St, Worcester, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA built?

185 Chester St, Worcester, MA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA?

185 Chester St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Nelson Place (elementary), rated C-; Forest Grove Middle School (middle), rated D; Doherty Memorial High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01605?

Among the 4,919 homes in Worcester 01605, it is worth more than 46% of them ($437,714 against a typical $450,120), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($355 against a typical $320), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1953 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 40% 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 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Chester St, Worcester, MA was $4,623. The county assessed it at $348,100.

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